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EA52 JOU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre brake light not working.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 76,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre brake light not working.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,233 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 69,159 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,520 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVEN AND LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON THE INNER EDGE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,520 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVEN AND LOW

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,041 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 32,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 JOU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA52 JOU?

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What year was EA52 JOU registered?

EA52 JOU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is EA52 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 JOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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