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FE52 YCF

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 YCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,210 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,247 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front inner brake pads getting low

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 83,263 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges cracking up due to age

Fail 14 May 2015 83,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges cracking up due to age

Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,908 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2014 73,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,968 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 22,789 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YCF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

FE52 YCF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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