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EF52 TMU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 TMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 88,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,956 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 82,301 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,186 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 71,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 69,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 67,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,404 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,670 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 TMU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF52 TMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 TMU registered?

EF52 TMU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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