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FC02 FHO

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,650 mi
Last recorded131,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 131,650 miles

Front Standard fitment seatbelts missing

Pass 23 Jun 2023 128,798 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Solid engine mounts fitted was unable to use tacho for emissions

Standard fitment seat belt missing Front ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,983 miles

Handbrake Lever Has Slight Side Play

Slight Play In The Steering Tie Rods

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Worn On The Inside Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 117,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

anti rattle clips missing from r/n/s brake pads/caliper.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,389 miles

FRONT NEAR SIDE TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 24 Jan 2015 113,389 miles

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

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

FRONT NEAR SIDE TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,181 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle suspension modified

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,100 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,825 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 71,547 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,003 miles

slight weep from cat to center and center to rear exhaust joints

Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

slight weep from cat to center and center to rear exhaust joints

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,171 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,317 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,652 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 FHO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FHO, 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 FHO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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