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EJ02 HLV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,407 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,406 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leaking onto exhaust manifold (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,054 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps; lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,053 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lamps; lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 87,486 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,716 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,174 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 May 2010 70,325 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 70,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 59,357 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,357 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,681 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack when front suspension is allowed to hang down

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,681 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack when front suspension is allowed to hang down

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight blow from exhaust front joint

slight judder on front brakes

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 HLV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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