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FD52 MXN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

92,582 mi
Last recorded92,582 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 MXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,582 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,348 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,769 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 78,694 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,358 miles

front brake inner discs showing slight wear

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,328 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 57,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,967 miles

rear no plate getting deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2006 46,967 miles

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

rear no plate getting deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,578 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 41,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MXN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

FD52 MXN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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