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EY52 FGJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,612 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,529 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 100,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F window tinted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Window tinted

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,635 miles

N/S/F window tinted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F Window tinted

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 91,975 miles

EML on

Oil leak

SRS Light

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,782 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 79,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,606 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 70,606 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,294 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,975 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

rear exhaust rubber hanger is perished

Fail 30 Mar 2007 50,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

rear exhaust hanger is perished

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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EY52 FGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EY52 FGJ, 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 EY52 FGJ registered?

EY52 FGJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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