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FG52 ADU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ADU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,284 miles

drivers mirror glass damaged

front brake discs corroded

heavy corrosion on front suspension components and rear coil springs

Fail 2 Oct 2018 114,284 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

drivers mirror glass damaged

front brake discs corroded

heavy corrosion on front suspension components and rear coil springs

Fail 5 May 2017 114,279 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre near tread wear bars

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,645 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 113,628 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,839 miles

Airbag light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 102,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,324 miles

engine seems noiey

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,239 miles

nearside raer wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,337 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 73,337 miles

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

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

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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FG52 ADU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG52 ADU, 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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FG52 ADU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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