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FG52 ZXP

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,749 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper u/s

Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper u/s

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,002 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 81,002 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

door open light stays on

fuel light flashing on and off during test

Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,922 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

door open light stays on

fuel light flashing on and off during test

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

scratch on n/s of windscreen

srs light on

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hazzard switch

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,693 miles

hazzard switch

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,865 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 44,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,660 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 34,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,409 miles

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

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 ZXP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

FG52 ZXP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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The MOT history for FG52 ZXP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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