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EA02 YCN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 YCN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but the system is still supported

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

windscreen as light scratch marks but not effecting drivers view

Fail 19 Jan 2018 116,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but the system is still supported

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

windscreen as light scratch marks but not effecting drivers view

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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

both headlamps poor

Fail 17 Jan 2017 108,547 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both reluctor rings broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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

both headlamps poor

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

both headlight beam images poor

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

both headlight beam images poor

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,286 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,286 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,687 miles

L/H front road wheel considerable bent

R/H front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 11 Jan 2014 96,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

L/H front road wheel considerable bent

R/H front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2013 91,937 miles

both headlights have deterioration of lens' which has some effect on beam patterns

Fail 5 Jan 2013 91,937 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlights have deterioration of lens' which has some effect on beam patterns

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,417 miles

Centre Exhaust Rubber Mount Broken

Nearside And Offside Wiper Blades Torn But Clear The Screen

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Walls Perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre Walls Perishing

Oil leak

Slight Play In Nearside Front Shock Absorber Top Mount

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust Rubber Mount Broken

Nearside And Offside Wiper Blades Torn But Clear The Screen

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre Walls Perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre Walls Perishing

Oil leak

Slight Play In Nearside Front Shock Absorber Top Mount

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both steering arms have slight play

front brake discs worn

squealing noise from auxiliary belt area

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,359 miles

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

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)

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 11 Jan 2010 78,359 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 13 Jan 2009 73,479 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,129 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 YCN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 YCN, 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 YCN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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