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FG52 JVW

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 JVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,203 miles

Adv front and rear brake flexi said deteriated slightly

Adv front shockers weak

Adv rear exhaust knocking

Adv slight deteriation on front and rear suspension bushes

Adv slight play in offside front rack arm

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 123,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adv front and rear brake flexi said deteriated slightly

Adv front shockers weak

Adv rear exhaust knocking

Adv slight deteriation on front and rear suspension bushes

Adv slight play in offside front rack arm

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv both front headlight deteriated image ok

adv exhaust rubbers perished security ok

adv offside front side repeter lense missing

adv split in nearside front tyre outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

adv temp repair on offside front antiroll bar bush no play at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2015 116,971 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv both front headlight deteriated image ok

adv exhaust rubbers perished security ok

adv offside front side repeter lense missing

adv split in nearside front tyre outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

adv temp repair on offside front antiroll bar bush no play at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2014 110,656 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv both headlight lense deteriated

adv cut in nearside front tyre no cords exposed

adv off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

adv rear exhaust rubbers deteriated security ok

serv light on

Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,642 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv both headlight lense deteriated

adv cut in nearside front tyre no cords exposed

adv off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

adv rear exhaust rubbers deteriated security ok

serv light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 102,627 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 97,808 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight bulge on o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2011 85,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,082 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 68,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2007 43,098 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,912 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Air bag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Serv light on

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,341 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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FG52 JVW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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