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EA52 AFU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,634 mi
Last recorded100,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 AFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,098 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,678 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,677 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have side wall crackes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,732 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,732 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,588 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,655 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,655 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,587 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,413 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EA52 AFU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA52 AFU, 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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What year was EA52 AFU registered?

EA52 AFU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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