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FD52 YLL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,580 mi
Last recorded133,580 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 YLL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 133,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,256 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,326 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 123,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,753 miles

Alternator drive belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check wheel nuts on offside wheels and nearside rear trims fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Alternator drive belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check wheel nuts on offside wheels and nearside rear trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 90,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cleaned burnt earth terminal (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,878 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

topped up very low engine oil

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,878 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

topped up very low engine oil

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,206 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 17 Sep 2016 80,206 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,908 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,642 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,642 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,645 miles

Slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,859 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,239 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,342 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2005 20,751 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 YLL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YLL, 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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FD52 YLL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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