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EF52 WDW

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 97,125 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 96,990 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,787 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative NOT WORKING (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Nearside front and offside front (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,530 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 96,530 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,142 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 95,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,173 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls

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

coolant level low

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

coolant level low

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracking (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbing around inner treads 175/65/14

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring around outer cv joint broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring around outer cv joint broken (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracking (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbing around inner treads 175/65/14

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,878 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread and cracking, advise to replace asap 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread and cracking, advise to replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 78,369 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,621 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,575 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small split in wiper blades

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,488 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 34,488 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,202 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre almost on 1.6mm

Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre almost on 1.6mm

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,198 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,951 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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 WDW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WDW, 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 WDW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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