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EA02 FGU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre outer edge condition

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre outer edge condition

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper condition

spare wheel damaged and tyre flat

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,724 miles

nearside wiper condt

oil leak

os/ns headlamps have poor image

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,695 miles

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

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

condition of front brake discs

head lamp images

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter/clip

Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

condition of front brake discs

nearside and offside headlamp lens condition

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter/clip

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,244 miles

both head lamp images poor

Fail 25 Apr 2014 84,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both head lamp images poor

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,768 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,685 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 76,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

tailgate will not open

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,349 miles

ns dip beam has poor image

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,475 miles

front top mounts

osf tyre low

Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,474 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front top mounts

osf tyre low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,469 miles

front tyres wereing close on limit on edges

hazard switch

o/s/r door

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,458 miles

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

osr door does not open

Fail 24 Apr 2008 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr door does not open

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,674 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 FGU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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