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EA52 UBU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 UBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,446 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,388 miles

Front discs very corroded on inner edge.

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

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

Rear numberplate backing.

rear discs worn and lipped..

Fail 1 Dec 2010 74,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front discs very corroded on inner edge.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear numberplate backing.

rear discs worn and lipped..

Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,317 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,982 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded on inner surfaces.

handbrake travel near limit.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,585 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded.

offside and nearside rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,543 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 28,248 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 28,088 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2005 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s /r & n/s/r tyres edges starting to wear on

o/s/f &n/s/f tyres worn on edges

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 UBU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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