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EJ02 DFN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,454 mi
Last recorded81,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,562 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front roll bar link bushes cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,643 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

servo corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 64,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

servo corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,039 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre at 2mm n/s/r at 3mm

o/s/f drive boot damp

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front pads low

n/s/f tyre at 2mm n/s/r at 3mm

o/s/f drive boot damp

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,101 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,448 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,720 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit.

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 DFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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