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FE52 PZN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 PZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 143,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 143,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 134,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 134,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 126,567 miles

front discs and pads look worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 May 2012 126,567 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads look worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil level very low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,049 miles

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

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

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

oil at minimum level

wipers deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2011 103,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil at minimum level

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,057 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 80,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,529 miles

handbrake travel..

Fail 2 Sep 2008 61,529 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake travel..

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,029 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 27,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,565 miles

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

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 PZN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PZN, 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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FE52 PZN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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