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DS51 ZJE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 130,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine oil very low check regular

Pass 3 Feb 2012 130,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine oil very low check regular

Pass 28 Jan 2011 119,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 114,485 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 106,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear door cannot be opened advise attention

n/s rear tail lamp damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2007 101,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice to replace front brake discs/quite worn/

Fail 27 Jan 2007 101,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice to replace front brake discs/quite worn/

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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DS51 ZJE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS51 ZJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS51 ZJE registered?

DS51 ZJE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is DS51 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 ZJE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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