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EA02 YAV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 YAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,018 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 122,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 117,270 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,341 miles

front brakes pads getting low

o/side outer sill corroded

o/side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2014 109,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes pads getting low

o/side outer sill corroded

o/side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,533 miles

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

brake fluid leval low

front pads low

oil leak engine

Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads low

oil leak engine

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

brake fluid leval low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,428 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,422 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,696 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,489 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount on rear box perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,489 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount on rear box perished

Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,566 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 49,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 31,324 miles

Air bag light on

Oil level on min mark

Rear coil springs and front coil springs have been modified

n/s/rear tyre cut on inner edge

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 YAV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver 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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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