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FG02 PJO

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,926 mi
Last recorded123,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 PJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,926 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter twisted but not damaged.

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 123,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint insecure to lower arm holes elongated. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter twisted but not damaged.

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 117,918 miles

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

rear exhaust mount rubber splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2014 101,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,248 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,269 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,636 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,636 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,678 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,671 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,139 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 65,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,038 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 42,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,662 miles

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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FG02 PJO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG02 PJO, 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 FG02 PJO registered?

FG02 PJO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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