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ET51 ESV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,444 mi
Last recorded140,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 ESV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,444 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 137,311 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 137,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 128,144 miles

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

both wiper blades could be better

Pass 22 May 2014 117,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 117,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 104,223 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 103,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2012 92,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 92,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,949 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,647 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,547 miles

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

Offside front tyre 3-3.5mm. (185/55 HR15 Michelin Energy)

VERY slight play in offside track-rod ball joint.

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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ET51 ESV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET51 ESV, 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 ET51 ESV registered?

ET51 ESV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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