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EF02 VCN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

55,492 mi
Last recorded55,492 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,492 miles

Chip on windscreen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 55,492 miles

Chip on windscreen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 50,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,237 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 45,810 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,180 miles

Oil leak gearbox

slight wear in offside front top mount

Pass 4 Nov 2019 44,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,455 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view driver side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside of the car

Fail 31 Oct 2018 43,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view driver side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside of the car

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,255 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 42,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,648 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 39,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,331 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,528 miles

o/s/f tyre cracks on tyre n/s/r tyre cracks on tyre

o/s/r tyre cracks on tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2013 36,525 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracks on tyre n/s/r tyre cracks on tyre

o/s/r tyre cracks on tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2012 34,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,705 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,167 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,145 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,640 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 VCN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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