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EJ52 FBN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A stone chip 15mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 69,679 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A stone chip 15mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 66,455 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 66,455 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,236 miles

crack in windscreen offside lower

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,306 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 59,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,051 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 19,492 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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EJ52 FBN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ52 FBN, 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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What year was EJ52 FBN registered?

EJ52 FBN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ52 FBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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