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EF02 ZZV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,942 mi
Last recorded139,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 127,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,805 miles

both sides steering rack worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 123,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both sides steering rack worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,796 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

em light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,704 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

em light on

Fail 31 Jan 2013 115,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

165/65r14 79t

EML on

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,870 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges recommend attention

non standard lights fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2012 107,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges recommend attention

non standard lights fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2011 102,202 miles

EML light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 102,173 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 96,093 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,484 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,961 miles

hazard switch faulty will not switch off

ns outer cv boot loose on housing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,812 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 ZZV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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