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EA52 OLJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,521 miles

Exhaust has movement

Wipers split and smear screen

bonnet catch lose

fuel cap cover insecure

n/s/f shock wet

Fail 1 Feb 2011 104,492 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has movement

Wipers split and smear screen

bonnet catch lose

fuel cap cover insecure

n/s/f shock wet

Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,856 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs rusty and pitted

slight leak from both front shockabsorbers

tread low on both front tyres

Fail 2 Feb 2010 91,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs rusty and pitted

slight leak from both front shockabsorbers

tread low on both front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,167 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 79,033 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,911 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,579 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 55,579 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,936 miles

Front brake discs slightly rusted on inner surface.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,322 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 43,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

EA52 OLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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