2002 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LB51 NEJ
2002 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 50,261 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB51 NEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 50,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB51 NEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (LB51 NEJ) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LB51 NEJ Mileage History
- 27/03/202347,498 mi
- 02/04/202448,973 mi+1,475 mi
- 10/04/202448,979 mi+6 mi
- 16/05/202550,260 mi+1,281 mi
- 16/05/202550,261 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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