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FH52 PLN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 PLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 80,350 miles

pin hole in o/s/f outer c/v boot

service light on

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

o/s/r hand and foot brake slightly slow in reading

air bag light on

both rear tyres approaching limit

f/o/s brake pads getting

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bush worn slightly

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

very slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Fail 1 May 2012 80,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres approaching limit

f/o/s brake pads getting

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bush worn slightly

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r hand and foot brake slightly slow in reading

pin hole in o/s/f outer c/v boot

service light on

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

very slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,759 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 118,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 112,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat and exhaust rear box rattle when tapped

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 16 Mar 2010 112,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat and exhaust rear box rattle when tapped

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 8 Feb 2009 105,695 miles

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

nearside front top shocker mount slight play

offside front top shocker mount slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2009 105,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front top shocker mount slight play

offside front top shocker mount slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2008 94,960 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 94,960 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,835 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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FH52 PLN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH52 PLN, 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 FH52 PLN registered?

FH52 PLN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is FH52 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 PLN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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