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EA52 LRJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,811 mi
Last recorded151,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 151,811 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top shock mount slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 144,473 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog Bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top shock mount slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,222 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

bolt missing from support bracket of front subframe but not causing any issue for test

both front antiroll bar link rubbers perishing but no movement

front number plate starting to delaminate

inside of n/s/r wheel rim has slight damage

light outputs reduced due to fogging

light scratching on windscreen but not affecting my view of the road

Fail 10 May 2017 134,200 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

bolt missing from n/s front subframe bracket

Pass 16 May 2016 129,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,342 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,660 miles

rear number plate deteriorated.(needs attention).

Fail 21 Oct 2011 93,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear number plate deteriorated.(needs attention).

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,720 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 66,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,526 miles

advise on wear and condition to both front brake discs, front brake pads worn low.

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 LRJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

EA52 LRJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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