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FE52 WHT

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,445 mi
Last recorded194,445 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 WHT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 194,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 194,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 185,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2016 185,801 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 179,373 miles

Headlamps Glazed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 170,495 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 170,495 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 159,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 159,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 149,406 miles

1.oil leaks 2.pinhole in o/s outer cv boot

Pass 30 Sep 2010 141,096 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 140,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 131,202 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,379 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 121,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 110,200 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 110,200 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 90,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 90,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WHT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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