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FD52 ERJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,734 mi
Last recorded73,734 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ERJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 60,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2011 56,069 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,117 miles

Oil leak

nearside front headlight bracket damaged but headlight still secure

nearside front mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,039 miles

Battery insecure

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

bonnet catch slightly worn

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

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 7 Feb 2009 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

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

bonnet catch slightly worn

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

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,869 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 23,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

surface cracks in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 14,252 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 14,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FD52 ERJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FD52 ERJ, 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 FD52 ERJ registered?

FD52 ERJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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