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EA52 TLX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,558 mi
Last recorded119,558 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,558 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Wheels slightly binding on

Rear coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 119,562 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Wheels slightly binding on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,825 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,018 miles

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

osf fog lamp lense cracked exh mid section clamp corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2014 102,018 miles

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf fog lamp lense cracked exh mid section clamp corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,519 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 92,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,912 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,166 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,174 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,477 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,699 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 26,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TLX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

EA52 TLX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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