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FC02 EBG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EBG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 122,482 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Steering column knocking

Fail 25 May 2017 122,482 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,362 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,009 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,533 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,533 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,078 miles

Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak fromtop of engine

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak fromtop of engine

Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,362 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,344 miles

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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FC02 EBG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC02 EBG, 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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FC02 EBG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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