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EJ02 DHY

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 103,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 100,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,626 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 71,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s n/s front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 67,974 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,509 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 66,464 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,549 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 58,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,142 miles

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

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

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

windscreen scratched outsise of zone 'B'

Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,142 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen scratched outsise of zone 'B'

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,574 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 DHY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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