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FE52 HTX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,225 mi
Last recorded97,225 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,225 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE NO INNER VISIBLE TREAD;LESS THAN 1MM.

REAR TYRES 94% WORN

i)front number plate delaminated.ii)MIL lamp lit.iii)sideplay in parking brake lever and little reserve travel

iv)exhaust flexy joint worn.v)front anti roll bar bushes worn.vi)rear coil springs corroded.vii)oil leak

viii)off side front shock absorber leaking oil.ix)near side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted

x)rear brake (off side) pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 97,219 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bracket incorrect (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fit/lens condition (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE NO INNER VISIBLE TREAD;LESS THAN 1MM.

REAR TYRES 94% WORN

i)front number plate delaminated.ii)MIL lamp lit.iii)sideplay in parking brake lever and little reserve travel

iv)exhaust flexy joint worn.v)front anti roll bar bushes worn.vi)rear coil springs corroded.vii)oil leak

viii)off side front shock absorber leaking oil.ix)near side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,971 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 86,971 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,949 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,949 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front passenger seat will not lift forward to gain access to rear seat, but does lock in a secure upright postion.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,215 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,498 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,597 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,521 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 22,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,017 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 HTX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

FE52 HTX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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