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EF02 VBP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,052 mi
Last recorded54,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres have 2mm tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,262 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 36,262 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,136 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 32,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,750 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 VBP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

EF02 VBP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is EF02 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 VBP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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