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FG52 GDY

2002 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 GDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,324 miles

both front headlamps slightly faded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,642 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,555 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

grease around nearside front hub

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2013 48,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

grease around nearside front hub

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,369 miles

Both nearside tyres wearing close to legal minimum tread depth limit

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Top of offside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,369 miles

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

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

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

Both nearside tyres wearing close to legal minimum tread depth limit

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Top of offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,668 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 36,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,564 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 33,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,763 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,052 miles

O/S rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,095 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2005 16,143 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 16,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 GDY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG52 GDY, 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 FG52 GDY registered?

FG52 GDY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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