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FG52 ZVS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,781 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,781 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,842 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 107,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear bumper loose

Slight play in hand brake lever mechanism

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 94,798 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 85,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,462 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,462 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 69,062 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

wipers slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,909 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,563 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 57,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2005 52,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2005 52,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 ZVS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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