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EA02 XZV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,016 mi
Last recorded65,016 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 XZV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,016 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,938 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres are getting low on tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 60,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,412 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 22 Feb 2014 55,412 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,416 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,416 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,578 miles

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

off side rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Sep 2010 41,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,331 miles

Advise near side rear tyre damaged outer wall

Advise slight play in off side front steering arm

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,913 miles

cuts on both front and near side rear tyre side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,306 miles

Advise near side rear outer wall damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2008 29,306 miles

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

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

Advise near side rear outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,945 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,373 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 20,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 15,937 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 XZV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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