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FJ02 WTE

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 WTE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 171,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,789 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 154,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone arm front and rear bushes (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone arm front and rear bushes (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter twisted

Offside Front washer jet inop

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,888 miles

nsr tyre getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 146,888 miles

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

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

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several minor oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2015 139,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant radiator leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes very poor

N/s/f tyre getting low

Noisey steering universal joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several minor oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 129,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r rear spring corroded o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 118,197 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r rear spring corroded o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,061 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 15 Feb 2012 106,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rubber worn and split

3 tyres getting low

coil springs corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

nsf tyre nailed

oil leak

play in nsf strut top

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,099 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,953 miles

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,634 miles

n/s cv boot starting to crack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,813 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 43,813 miles

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

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

Offside 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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FJ02 WTE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FJ02 WTE, 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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FJ02 WTE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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