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EF02 SXA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 SXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,293 miles

offside front anti-roll bar bush deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,293 miles

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

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

offside front anti-roll bar bush deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,884 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,521 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 69,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Nov 2011 51,013 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,429 miles

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

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

front wipers spliting

hand brake has slight side to side play (advise repair or change

very slight play in front nearside and offside steering (poss steering arms)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 42,429 miles

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

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

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

front wipers spliting

hand brake has slight side to side play (advise repair or change

very slight play in front nearside and offside steering (poss steering arms)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

needs tracking!!!

Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,640 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 25,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,870 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 SXA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXA, 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 EF02 SXA registered?

EF02 SXA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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