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EA52 LRE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 126,124 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,860 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,109 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,626 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear (parking brake lever floor mounting) Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device slightly insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 19 Dec 2011 86,443 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 81,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,678 miles

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)

Offside front fog lamp glass is broken

Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn to about 2to3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,098 miles

offside rear tyre worn to about 2to3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,911 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

both front tyres worn to about 2mm

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 LRE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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