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EF02 GXO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,886 mi
Last recorded117,886 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 GXO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 111,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,685 miles

both rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,185 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 97,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,388 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 95,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,155 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 83,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,557 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 62,800 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

hand brake lever seems to be flexing,no visible sign of anything loose or fractured.

rear axle bushes seperating from bonding.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,800 miles

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

hand brake lever seems to be flexing,no visible sign of anything loose or fractured.

rear axle bushes seperating from bonding.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,169 miles

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

both front inner brake pads wearing low

off side front wiper blade smearing

off side rear tyre wearing low and heavy perishing around previous puncture repair

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,593 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall.

offside front & nearside front track rods slight movement.

wiper blades noisey.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 27,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake handle quite alot of side movement - requires investigation. †offside rear light cluster slight interference. †nearside front tyre - 2mm. †front brake discs wearing. †unable to see all brake pads. †covers covering testable items.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,653 miles

handbrake handle quite alot of side movement - requires investigation. †offside rear light cluster slight interference. †nearside front tyre - 2mm. †front brake discs wearing. †unable to see all brake pads. †covers covering testable items.

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 GXO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GXO, 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 GXO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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