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FE52 VRG

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 VRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,708 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os worst. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 105,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os worst. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,316 miles

Offside Engine oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Amber light (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

Offside Engine oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Amber light (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,865 miles

gearbox oil leaking from driveshaft

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,865 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leaking from driveshaft

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,159 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,077 miles

hazard switch sticking

slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount

Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hazard switch sticking

slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,872 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement in o/s/f top shocker mount

Fail 31 Jul 2013 82,872 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement in o/s/f top shocker mount

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,152 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 78,116 miles

engine oil leak on os.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak on os.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 72,827 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,807 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ecu bracket broken.

osf tyre wearing on outer edge.

service light on.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ecu bracket broken.

osf tyre wearing on outer edge.

service light on.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,283 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pads approx 3mm left

front wipers splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust rubber mounting cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2009 61,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pads approx 3mm left

front wipers splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust rubber mounting cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,398 miles

brake pipe uncliped rear ns.prs.

engine water level low.

grease covering inside of nsf wheel.

grease on abs ring and on rubber gatters on osf, inside of wheel, needs cleaning of to prevent rubbers rotting.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 18,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VRG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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