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DE02 EWZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,722 mi
Last recorded60,722 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EWZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Just legal. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 60,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Just legal. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH RACK ENDS ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 52,411 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH RACK ENDS ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,133 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracked. (more than 20 yrs old, fronts are more than 10 yrs old). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,843 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 41,593 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 41,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,664 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,644 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated cracking in between treads

Rear back box rubber deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 38,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated cracking in between treads

Rear back box rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,642 miles

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated cracking on outer treads

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,841 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,308 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 31,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,459 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,566 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,566 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 21,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 18,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,582 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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DE02 EWZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DE02 EWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE02 EWZ registered?

DE02 EWZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is DE02 EWZ safe to buy?

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