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EA52 CLU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 CLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,198 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp assembly slightly damaged

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,198 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear lamp assembly slightly damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,887 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,887 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,992 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 99,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 97,773 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,545 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,545 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,647 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,646 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,206 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,618 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,618 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,719 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,380 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,733 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 48,655 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,207 miles

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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EA52 CLU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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