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FD02 TVM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 TVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,735 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Both headlights misting & pattern deteriorating (Just meets pass criteria)

Chip to windcsreen

Nearside front driveshaft outer cv gaiter slight leak

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Play/wear in both sides front upper suspension mounts (Just meet criteria)

Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,970 miles

Both headlights misting & pattern deteriorating

Both sides rear tyres worn & approaching wear markers

Chip to windscreen

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Slight play/wear in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,940 miles

Chip to windscreen

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Slight play/wear in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,722 miles

Chip to windscreen

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2022 107,893 miles

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Small chip to windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2022 107,892 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front upper suspension mount have movement (Just meet pass criteria)

Front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Offside rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Small chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,418 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

Front inner brake pads look low

Slight play in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Fail 17 Feb 2021 106,418 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

Front inner brake pads look low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight play in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,049 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 101,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 90,529 miles

N/S/O/S/F tyres below legal limit on inner edge

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

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

O/S/F tyre below legal limit on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45r16 Uniroyal (4.1.E.1)

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,364 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH NS and OS headlight lenses are scratched, hazy dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces only (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface only (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip, ns (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 85,349 miles

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

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

Both NSF and NSR tyres had outer wall, kerb damage

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH NS and OS headlight lenses are scratched, hazy dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces only (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface only (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip, ns (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 74,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount is perished/rubber is splitting

Pass 11 May 2013 68,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 68,461 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 64,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,288 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 14 May 2010 51,827 miles

number plates in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2009 47,176 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 45,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,174 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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FD02 TVM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FD02 TVM, 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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FD02 TVM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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