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EF02 GXP

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,398 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 96,396 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2016 85,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly (3.5.1i)

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

generla corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2016 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly (3.5.1i)

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

generla corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,311 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,311 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,724 miles

Minor harshness from both rear wheel bearings?

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2013 74,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Minor harshness from both rear wheel bearings?

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,019 miles

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount rubber perished

Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,019 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount rubber perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 11 Jul 2011 66,370 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,307 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,808 miles

see advisory sheet number 980984987138

Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

slight damage to n/s outer sill

water damage to rear number plate

wear on edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,987 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wear on o/s/f tyre edge

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 GXP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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