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FE52 WDZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 WDZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole and deteriotated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2016 63,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole and deteriotated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,687 miles

Fault with OS rear central locking.

Front wishbone inner front bushes split-boarderline.

NS rear tyre cracking & on limit.

OS outer CV gaitor damp.

OS rear tyre cracking & approaching limit.

Play in NS front shock absorber top mounting.

Play in steering arms.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fault with OS rear central locking.

Front wishbone inner front bushes split-boarderline.

NS rear tyre cracking & on limit.

OS outer CV gaitor damp.

OS rear tyre cracking & approaching limit.

Play in NS front shock absorber top mounting.

Play in steering arms.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,401 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking, wearing on edges & has a deep cut in outer sidwall

Rear tyres cracking, wearing unevely & N/S close to limit

Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,401 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F tyre cracking, wearing on edges & has a deep cut in outer sidwall

Rear tyres cracking, wearing unevely & N/S close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,156 miles

Deep cut to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Deep cut to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,362 miles

engine noisy/rough

n/s/f drop link rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s outer cv boot damp but no visable splits

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine noisy/rough

n/s/f drop link rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s outer cv boot damp but no visable splits

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,473 miles

Rear axle pivot bushes split but no excess movement

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,337 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,659 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 WDZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

FE52 WDZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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