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EA02 CLN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 72,535 miles

Central exhaust bracket held on with tie wrap

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp smashed/cracked

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 8 May 2019 72,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust bracket held on with tie wrap

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp smashed/cracked

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Steel spare fitted at time of test

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,410 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Steel spare fitted at time of test

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,682 miles

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,658 miles

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

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,133 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,056 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,849 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 355,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 35,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 32,321 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,678 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking on outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,790 miles

imbalance in rear brakes

offside front top suspension mounting worn

Fail 24 Nov 2007 19,786 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

imbalance in rear brakes

offside front top suspension mounting worn

Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,587 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 CLN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EA02 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

EA02 CLN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EA02 CLN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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