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FE52 RAU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,262 miles

Cannot see front brake pad wear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp cloudy - provides sufficient beam pattern

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cloudy - provides sufficient beam pattern

Offside Front wheel has very slight play when shook. Suspect slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated quite badly - system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,376 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,873 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 42,872 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting slightley deterioriated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 38,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting slightley deterioriated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,458 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 29,457 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,527 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 18,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,891 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 RAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

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

Is FE52 RAU safe to buy?

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