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EA52 JOH

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,215 mi
Last recorded41,215 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 JOH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 41,215 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 41,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 40,472 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 39,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,207 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 38,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 37,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play n/s/f suspension top mounting

Fail 9 Oct 2020 35,863 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play n/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 34,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/and o/s/r tyres have surface cracking on side walls

Fail 8 Oct 2018 32,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/and o/s/r tyres have surface cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,181 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,902 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,045 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve caps missing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 16,045 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve caps missing

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,074 miles

slight wear on front tyre edges

wear on n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/r valve cap missing

rear wiper split

slight fading on rear number plate

Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,102 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 14,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,862 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 JOH is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

EA52 JOH is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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