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EA52 TNE

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,508 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

front disc's corroded inner face

offside front drop link bushes perished breaking apart

Fail 5 Dec 2014 96,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear axle bushes perished

front disc's corroded inner face

offside front drop link bushes perished breaking apart

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front windscreen wipers smear but not to point of failure

offside rear tyre heavily perished on inner wall

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion of front brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2010 81,082 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,756 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 22 Nov 2008 64,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 43,436 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 43,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,309 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 28,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TNE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TNE, 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 TNE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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