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EA52 AHC

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,459 miles

screen chipped

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 3 Sep 2019 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

screen chipped

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,408 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,017 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,916 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has sight noise

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,916 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has sight noise

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,883 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 477,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 477,069 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,685 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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EA52 AHC 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 EA52 AHC, 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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EA52 AHC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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