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EF02 GWX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 GWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,903 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,112 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 95,006 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,826 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,235 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,225 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,728 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,551 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,967 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 43,967 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 38,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,977 miles

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 GWX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF02 GWX, 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 GWX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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