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FG52 ZVA

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,629 mi
Last recorded100,629 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 100,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,363 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroding advise waxoyle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,708 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,808 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules also coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules also coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade u/s

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 66,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,813 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,138 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

nail lodged in tread area of nearside rear tyre

nail lodged in tread area of offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,138 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

nail lodged in tread area of nearside rear tyre

nail lodged in tread area of offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,275 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,837 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 40,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

air filter housing insecure

hazard switch sticking

light corrosion build up on both front brake discs

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,777 miles

handbrake lever requires slight adjustment

hazard light switch faulty

slight play in nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,251 miles

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

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 ZVA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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