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FG02 YDU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,672 miles

Front headlamps are slightly deteriorated (faded)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, sidewall are slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,641 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front headlamps are slightly deteriorated (faded)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, sidewall are slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front headlamp poor pattern

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,665 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,665 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,849 miles

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

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

anti roll bar link bushes spliting

headlamp aim only just visible

Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

anti roll bar link bushes spliting

headlamp aim only just visible

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,887 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,305 miles

anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,013 miles

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

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

front brake pads low nearside

handbrake travel high but sufficient reserve

rear exhaust mount perished

rear no plate fading

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,013 miles

front brake pads low nearside

handbrake travel high but sufficient reserve

rear exhaust mount perished

rear no plate fading

Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,356 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 22,356 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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 YDU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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