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FD02 YCE

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 104,662 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,964 miles

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

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

nearside front steering tie arm has slight movement

offside rear nearside rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside front steering tie arm has slight movement

offside rear nearside rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,849 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 90,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brakes out of balance

Pass 9 May 2007 79,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2007 79,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 66,049 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 YCE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCE, 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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What year was FD02 YCE registered?

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

Is FD02 YCE safe to buy?

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