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EY52 FMX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,850 mi
Last recorded168,850 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,850 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 168,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 160,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,170 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 152,170 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 144,630 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 119,464 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 119,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,785 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,785 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear park brake lever (3.5.1f)

slight play nearside inner rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,197 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,197 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,317 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,310 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,647 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,627 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,892 miles

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

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)

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

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,184 miles

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

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 FMX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EY52 FMX, 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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EY52 FMX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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