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EJ02 DFF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,804 mi
Last recorded132,804 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,804 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 132,804 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 Hangers (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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 28 Mar 2017 130,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,203 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear subframe front bushes deteriorated but not excessivly at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2014 121,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear subframe front bushes deteriorated but not excessivly at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 96,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,177 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,177 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,231 miles

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

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

front fog tell tales lamp not working

nearside and offside fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,202 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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EJ02 DFF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ02 DFF, 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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EJ02 DFF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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