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FG52 VXC

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 VXC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 65,799 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,335 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,297 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 53,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 50,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,658 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,862 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,862 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,308 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 20,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,594 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 VXC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FG52 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

FG52 VXC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is FG52 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 VXC shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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