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EN51 VZZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,368 mi
Last recorded40,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 VZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,368 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 40,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,058 miles

Central Brakelight not working

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Drivers seat stuck\no adjustment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger heavily perished and cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2023 39,058 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brakelight not working

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Drivers seat stuck\no adjustment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger heavily perished and cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,741 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2022 37,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 36,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center high stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 36,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center high stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and under inflateder inner and outer shoulder wear and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low but redistricted view (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Nov 2017 34,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low but redistricted view (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,784 miles

Front Anti roll bar link rubbers and "D" bushes deteriorated

Front Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Front Top suspension mounts have slight play

Front Tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper split but clearing screen effectively

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread and is starting to perish

Rear Exhaust box mount deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,908 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Off side rear tyre cracking on the tread

Rear exhaust box hanger deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 30,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Nov 2012 28,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,577 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Front tyres have very slight inner and outer edge wear

Rear exhaust box mount in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2011 26,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Front tyres have very slight inner and outer edge wear

Rear exhaust box mount in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,194 miles

Near side windscreen wiper split but still clearing the screen

Rear exhaust box rubber mount in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,735 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,349 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 11,810 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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EN51 VZZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EN51 VZZ, 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 EN51 VZZ registered?

EN51 VZZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is EN51 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 VZZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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