MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Engine oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Amber light (5.4.2)
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)
gearbox oil leaking from driveshaft
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
gearbox oil leaking from driveshaft
ENGINE OIL LEAK.
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)
hazard switch sticking
slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount
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
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
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
engine oil leak
engine oil leak on os.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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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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