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EA02 HTX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 107,933 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 107,933 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,760 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,823 miles

movement of drivers seat for test extinguished srs light.

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn close to limit

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2014 95,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp beams poor

n/s/r on limits and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,839 miles

headlamp beams poor

n/s/r on limits and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,878 miles

Both Headlights have poor aim image.

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

Handbrake has free play at lower part, recommend check and adjust.

NSR Tyre wearing on the outer edge (3mm) and starting to crack.

OSF Tyre getting low (3mm) 185/55-R15 82H

Rear Exhaust rubber mount is perished.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,878 miles

Both Headlights have poor aim image.

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

Handbrake has free play at lower part, recommend check and adjust.

NSR Tyre wearing on the outer edge (3mm) and starting to crack.

OSF Tyre getting low (3mm) 185/55-R15 82H

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust rubber mount is perished.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

headlight lenses dull

nsr tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2011 87,029 miles

n/s/r tyre worn abnormally. close to limit...185/55R15

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2011 87,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn abnormally. close to limit...185/55R15

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,277 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,277 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 77,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 77,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch slightly sticking

Pass 26 Apr 2008 72,200 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 72,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2007 66,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 66,540 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2007 66,537 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 57,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers are smery!!

Fail 29 Apr 2006 57,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers are smery!!

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 HTX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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