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EA52 UGC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,784 mi
Last recorded143,784 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,784 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 143,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,683 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both headlight beam images poor

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low outer shoulder

Fail 7 Sep 2015 136,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both headlight beam images poor

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low outer shoulder

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 126,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamps in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,160 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,509 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,318 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,797 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,803 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 42,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UGC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

EA52 UGC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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