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EA02 FBV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,395 mi
Last recorded81,395 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 81,395 miles

Nearside light rack inner joint play

Offside Rear nail in tyre

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 May 2019 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside light rack inner joint play

Offside Rear nail in tyre

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 May 2018 75,313 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 75,233 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,711 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,098 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,074 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mount (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,215 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,358 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,344 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,234 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating in treads

Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,234 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating in treads

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,532 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 FBV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FBV, 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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EA02 FBV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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