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FD02 VAX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,681 mi
Last recorded50,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 VAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,681 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,504 miles

Poor pattern to off side headlamp.

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

Rear discs in a very poor condition,

Rear part of exhaust partially held on by wire.

Slight damage to off side front brake hose.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear discs in a very poor condition,

Rear part of exhaust partially held on by wire.

Slight damage to off side front brake hose.

Fail 13 Dec 2008 28,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch can be prone to malfunction

Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,933 miles

bonnet catch can be prone to malfunction

Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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 VAX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD02 VAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD02 VAX registered?

FD02 VAX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is FD02 VAX safe to buy?

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