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FG52 ZXS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,569 mi
Last recorded113,569 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,576 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,106 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,706 miles

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 15 Sep 2012 73,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,785 miles

both rear tyrtes worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyrtes worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,712 miles

offside rear wheelbearing feels rough when rotated

small exhaust leak at join from catalytic convertor to centre section

Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,712 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheelbearing feels rough when rotated

small exhaust leak at join from catalytic convertor to centre section

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,922 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front registration plate discoloured

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,025 miles

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

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

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 ZXS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

FG52 ZXS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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