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DU51 EXB

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 EXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2013 73,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 57,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,295 miles

both front brake hoses may be fouling the shock absorbers

engine is slightly lumpy

low effort on rear nearside park brake

offside steering rack gaiter is contaminated with grease

rear offside brake discs inner face is very corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,500 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs inner faces are very corroded and require attention soon

front offside shock absorber top mount is worn and will require attention

handbrake travel will need attention

Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,480 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs inner faces are very corroded and require attention soon

front offside shock absorber top mount is worn and will require attention

handbrake travel will need attention

Fail 24 Feb 2010 44,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,763 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,763 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak

engine idle speed is unstable

exhaust system is corroded

exhaust system is noisey

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

engine idle speed is unstable

exhaust system is corroded

exhaust system is noisey

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,601 miles

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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DU51 EXB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU51 EXB, 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.

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What year was DU51 EXB registered?

DU51 EXB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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