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FH51 DFU

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,408 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 123,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,424 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre heavily cracked / perished on inner sidewall

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2015 109,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre heavily cracked / perished on inner sidewall

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,335 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 92,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,014 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has some sideways movement

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,605 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,214 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 80,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,308 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 63,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,266 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,579 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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FH51 DFU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FH51 DFU, 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 FH51 DFU registered?

FH51 DFU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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