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EA52 TCU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,430 miles

Nearside Front wing damage temp/repair

Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,614 miles

both headlights only just give a image

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,835 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre no tread outer edge main tread 3mm cord not exposed will need attention soon

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges may need attention soon

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2017 100,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing with indicators on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing with indicators on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front tyre no tread outer edge main tread 3mm cord not exposed will need attention soon

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges may need attention soon

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,435 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,216 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 76,207 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,015 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 57,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 57,283 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,479 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 47,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 39,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,819 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 31,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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 TCU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

EA52 TCU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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