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EF02 SZG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 SZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,228 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 106,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,655 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp plastic lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp lens broken on outer edge

front grille damaged & broken

has cam/timing belt been replaced

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge & outer sidewall damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 99,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp plastic lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp lens broken on outer edge

front grille damaged & broken

has cam/timing belt been replaced

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge & outer sidewall damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,683 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Accident damage to front of vehicle.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 54,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,092 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,843 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low.

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 SZG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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