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EJ02 HMV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper - Rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - At least 25% corrosion across friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - Cracked /splitting (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively on edge and overall low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - At least 40% corrosion across friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 86,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively - Incorrect fitment of arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper - Rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - At least 25% corrosion across friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - Cracked /splitting (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively on edge and overall low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - At least 40% corrosion across friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 80,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 80,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,876 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers have no park (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring on drive shaft is cracked but not putting on abs light

Offside Front abs ring on drive shaft is cracked but not putting on abs light

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers have no park (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring on drive shaft is cracked but not putting on abs light

Offside Front abs ring on drive shaft is cracked but not putting on abs light

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 78,530 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,498 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 77,498 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,814 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded main rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake hose leaking main rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded main rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,353 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,353 miles

Indicator switch faulty hazard (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,406 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in very poor condition suspect front in ner pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,834 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,834 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,692 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,108 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 30,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,411 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 20,411 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 14,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HMV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 HMV, 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 HMV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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