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FJ02 WVW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 WVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 95,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 92,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,759 miles

Centre Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 893,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,000 miles

battery loose in clamp

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

nearside front seat back tilt mechanism broken

offside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

offside front fog light glass cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

battery loose in clamp

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn

nearside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

nearside front seat back tilt mechanism broken

offside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

offside front fog light glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,107 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,029 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 56,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 14,829 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WVW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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