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EF02 EFE

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 EFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,231 miles

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

beam aim poor

rear brake dont go up and down together

Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

beam aim poor

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,000 miles

brake disc corroded

rear brake dont go up and down together

Fail 20 Apr 2013 91,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc corroded

rear brake dont go up and down together

Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,506 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,401 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s front roll bar link worn

o/s front tyre 2/3mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,688 miles

rear tyres 2/3mm

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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EF02 EFE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF02 EFE, 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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EF02 EFE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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