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EA52 AHL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 104,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,489 miles

Engine auxiliary drive belts in poor condition

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,448 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine auxiliary drive belts in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

crack on offside upper screen not affecting the view

Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

crack on offside upper screen not affecting the view

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,236 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre has cracking & perishing at tread edges

Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre has cracking & perishing at tread edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,230 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,607 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,607 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,080 miles

light scratching front windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside front tyre low tread on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,932 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,922 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 34,555 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,649 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 AHL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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