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FG02 PLZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,506 mi
Last recorded92,506 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 PLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn (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)

Rear coil spring worn 2 bottom end broken (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,970 miles

Front oil leak

Front service light on

Nearside Front ball joint leak

Rear both tyres worn

Rear side rusted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 61,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,503 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front disc inner edge corroded

Nearside front inner cv damp but not leaking oil

Offside front outer cv gaiter damp with grease but not insecure or leaking

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 57,503 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front disc inner edge corroded

Nearside front inner cv damp but not leaking oil

Offside front outer cv gaiter damp with grease but not insecure or leaking

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 51,872 miles

offside front tyre worn on innerside of the tread

Fail 18 May 2011 51,872 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on innerside of the tread

Pass 28 May 2010 44,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 44,829 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 36,597 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,595 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 31,160 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 31,160 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 24,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,400 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 PLZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PLZ, 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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FG02 PLZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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