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FD52 ERU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,276 mi
Last recorded103,276 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ERU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,263 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,262 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,356 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,244 miles

Cat rattling but operating o k

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,244 miles

Cat rattling but operating o k

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,121 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,130 miles

rear exhaust rubber

Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,128 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust rubber

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 61,132 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,889 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 35,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,825 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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FD52 ERU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FD52 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

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

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