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EF52 TMV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 TMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,742 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 99,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,734 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 87,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,847 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 57,225 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear low.

rear wiper blade rubber worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,271 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition very badly corroded and poor braking surface on disc.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 45,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake disc's in very poor condition

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake disc's in very poor condition

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,929 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

offside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

offside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,428 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,960 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber is missing but outer metal caseing supports the exhaust

signs of a very slight leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust section

slight wear on outer edges of front tyres advise tracking check and adjust if needed

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,457 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2007 25,433 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,709 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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EF52 TMV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMV, 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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EF52 TMV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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