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EJ02 DFU

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,849 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,481 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,140 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,877 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 46,876 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 43,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 41,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 41,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 27,537 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,146 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)

Tyre depths NSF 2.63mm OSF 2.37mm

Pass 9 May 2008 17,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,051 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 DFU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DFU, 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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What year was EJ02 DFU registered?

EJ02 DFU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 DFU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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