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EJ52 FBV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,182 mi
Last recorded69,182 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,182 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,906 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING RACK GAITER BADLY SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working renewed bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cleaned stalk catch (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 65,379 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,797 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,677 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge (185.55.15)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (185.55.15)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge (185.55.15)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (185.55.15)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,309 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,208 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,525 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front number plate poor codition

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,525 miles

Oil leak

front number plate poor codition

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,337 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 39,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 24,899 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,899 miles

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

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 FBV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ52 FBV, 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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EJ52 FBV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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