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FE52 FEJ

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,188 mi
Last recorded75,188 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 FEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split/broken still secure by the square bracket

Slight noise from offside hub possible wheel bearing starting to make a noise

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split/broken still secure by the square bracket

Slight noise from offside hub possible wheel bearing starting to make a noise

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,184 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 72,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres are cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,866 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 66,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also cracking in outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,791 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,742 miles

Offside Front as age cracks in sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,084 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,820 miles

serv light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,820 miles

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

serv light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,586 miles

air bag & serv. lights stopping on ??

dampness showing around brake master cyl.no leakaged showing & brake fluid leval o.k

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre outer wall both scuffed & perished cracks showing REPLACENT REQ. SOON !!!

Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

air bag & serv. lights stopping on ??

dampness showing around brake master cyl.no leakaged showing & brake fluid leval o.k

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre outer wall both scuffed & perished cracks showing REPLACENT REQ. SOON !!!

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,583 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,595 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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FE52 FEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE52 FEJ, 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 FE52 FEJ registered?

FE52 FEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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