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EF52 VPJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT TESTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING DETERIORATED (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING DETERIORATED (3.4.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,380 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split 30mm (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING DETERIORATED (3.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,734 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Front head lamps poor

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear exhaust mount poor condition

exhaust clamp poor condition (mid)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front discs in poor condition

Front head lamps poor

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear exhaust mount poor condition

exhaust clamp poor condition (mid)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,555 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 78,401 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,852 miles

Movement in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,319 miles

front tyres apprroaching wear bars.

rear exhaust mount worn.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,232 miles

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Some movement in nearside and offside front strut top mountings.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,846 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 23,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VPJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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