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EA52 AHV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,273 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 102,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,901 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,874 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,874 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front o\s abs ring has spilted \cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2022 89,191 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front o\s abs ring has spilted \cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,517 miles

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

Offside Front abs pick up ring is cracked\split

Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front abs pick up ring is cracked\split

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,420 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,548 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 79,548 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,526 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch on bonnet very rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,323 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,967 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,735 miles

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

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

near side mirror slitly damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,705 miles

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

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)

both front brake disc's worn

near side door mirror glass cracked

spare tyre below limit

Fail 7 Sep 2012 45,705 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc's worn

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,616 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,438 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 AHV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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