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EA02 CAU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,020 mi
Last recorded117,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,547 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 110,680 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 105,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 104,637 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 104,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 43,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 43,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 26,141 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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EA02 CAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA02 CAU, 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 EA02 CAU registered?

EA02 CAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is EA02 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 CAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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