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EA02 ZGZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 May 2018 101,736 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 101,527 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer support rubber perished but supported within metal bracket

Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer support rubber perished but supported within metal bracket

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,362 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,029 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 93,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing in treads and outer sidewall

rear exhaust mounting breaking away

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,691 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake disc worn & corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,470 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake disc worn & corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,314 miles

front brake discs and pads corroded

front tyres outer edge worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads corroded

front tyres outer edge worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,613 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,465 miles

rear wiper blade split. front anti roll link bushes perishing. offside front sill lip bent. slight play in steering rack knuckles.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,465 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split. front anti roll link bushes perishing. offside front sill lip bent. slight play in steering rack knuckles.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside outer sill flange jacking point bent. rear wiper blade split. front anti roll bar link bushes perishing. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,209 miles

offside outer sill flange jacking point bent. rear wiper blade split. front anti roll bar link bushes perishing. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance

Pass 29 May 2007 50,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 50,357 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 35,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 35,681 miles

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

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

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 ZGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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