2002 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · RN51 HFG
2002 Renault Clio (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 155,767 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 HFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 155,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 HFG 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 (RN51 HFG) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RN51 HFG Mileage History
- 20/01/2022140,575 mi
- 24/01/2022140,625 mi+50 mi
- 26/01/2023143,933 mi+3,308 mi
- 12/02/2024150,187 mi+6,254 mi
- 07/02/2025155,767 mi+5,580 mi
Average of roughly 4,980 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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