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FC02 HSJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,686 miles

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

Headlamps deteriorated but still show beam pattern

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,909 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread face

Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread face

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 90,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,908 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,055 miles

play in offide front top strut mount

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,803 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,069 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,016 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,354 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 HSJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FC02 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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