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EA52 ODB

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ODB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 69,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 65,199 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2020 64,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,882 miles

Nearside mirror glass badly cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2018 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass badly cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,035 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 60,031 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,921 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 58,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,901 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,719 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,586 miles

front discs lipped +rear wheel rims damaged+n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn outside edges.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,913 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,884 miles

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake starting to bind , advise inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 ODB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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