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FD52 FAM

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 FAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 119,017 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,034 miles

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)

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm.

Fail 31 May 2013 112,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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)

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn very thin

several cuts in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,799 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs marked and corroded

winscreen marked at edge of swept area

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,404 miles

rack damp rear pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,524 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,524 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006

ADVISE N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AND NEARING 1.6MM MIN LIMIT †NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE †CHIP IN ZONE "A" AT BOTTOM †N/S/FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD LOW?

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 FAM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

FD52 FAM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is FD52 FAM safe to buy?

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