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EA02 PMV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,319 mi
Last recorded109,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 108,948 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 108,947 miles

Emissions not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer and inner sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability excess movement in top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear deteriorated dirty recommend (0.1 (b))

advisory both rear wheel bearing a bit rough dry

advisory front fogs light not working

advisory rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 22 May 2017 101,750 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 95,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 91,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 89,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 89,139 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 82,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 82,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,070 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs

rear beam bushes

Fail 18 May 2012 77,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs

rear beam bushes

Pass 16 May 2011 70,474 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 70,474 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 63,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,763 miles

all tyre side walls perishing(splitting)on inner edge

exhaust poorly fitted(blowing at joints)and rear exhaust mount colapseing

Pass 7 May 2008 48,663 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 48,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,254 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 39,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs offside and nearside

front brake pads very low

Pass 8 May 2006 321,138 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 PMV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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