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FE52 XVP

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,649 mi
Last recorded148,649 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 148,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seat belts ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also not as efficient as n/s so balance is affected (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper, not in view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 148,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seat belts ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also not as efficient as n/s so balance is affected (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper, not in view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 145,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top shocker (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 145,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber deteriated (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top shocker (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,261 miles

front brake disc corroded

inner rack ends have slight play

n,s,f and o,s,f lower arm bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,654 miles

Front disks corroded

Front inner rack ends have slight play

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 134,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front disks corroded

Front inner rack ends have slight play

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear seats down at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes corroded

n,s,f and o,s,f inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2014 129,051 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 10 Apr 2014 129,048 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,292 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,739 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 105,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 94,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 87,412 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,429 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 71,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 XVP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

FE52 XVP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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