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EF52 EOB

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,661 mi
Last recorded103,661 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,661 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,139 miles

for previous advisories see test number 327810643288

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perrished

nearside front tyre worn on edges - tread not cut as deep

nearside headlight beam image poor

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,087 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s headlight starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2012 87,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

n/s headlight starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,513 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,512 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,431 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 73,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 62,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,073 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,454 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 20 Dec 2007 47,747 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 21 Dec 2006 37,832 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,381 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 27,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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EF52 EOB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF52 EOB, 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 EF52 EOB registered?

EF52 EOB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is EF52 EOB safe to buy?

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