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EA02 YFW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 113,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 103,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,719 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,851 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,851 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,336 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,650 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,363 miles

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

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 YFW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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