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EJ02 GJU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,207 miles

Front both head lamp lens deteriorated effecting beam image

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,104 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lens deteriorated effecting beam image

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

Oil leak ()

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,348 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamps in poor condition

front brake discs pitted

nearside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps in poor condition

front brake discs pitted

nearside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,676 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,380 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,663 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,361 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,831 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Slight lump in tread of o/s/rear tyre

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 GJU 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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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