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EA02 FBX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

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

Oil leak Slight oil leak/possible rocker cover gasket ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (185/55/15) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Slight oil leak/possible rocker cover gasket ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,092 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,089 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 61,940 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 61,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 59,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 55,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 55,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 5 May 2009 53,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 46,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 46,469 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 36,993 miles

front pads & discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,776 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 FBX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

EA02 FBX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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