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EJ02 HJE

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 HJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,384 miles

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

Headlamp aims poor due to product on lens

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aims poor due to product on lens

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,481 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps poor image

brake pipes starting to corrode in places

front number plate damaged

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing heavily on edges and close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2017 84,464 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working affected by light switch and whe applying brakes (1.3.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes starting to corrode in places

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing heavily on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,519 miles

O/S/R tyre on legal limit recommend replacement.

oil leaks.

slight electrical fault in rear light units.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,519 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre on legal limit recommend replacement.

oil leaks.

slight electrical fault in rear light units.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,283 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight interaction n/s/r light unit

Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 71,116 miles

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

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

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

175/65r14 82t

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

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

front brake pads look low unable to inspect fully

Fail 2 May 2012 66,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 66,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,666 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 52,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,010 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 29,115 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,658 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 HJE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJE, 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 HJE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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