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EJ52 FCU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017
Pass 2 Dec 2016

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)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,967 miles

STANDARD SEAT BELTS MISSING

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,978 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs coverd in surface rust

malfunction light on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all brake discs coverd in surface rust

malfunction light on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,071 miles

airbag warning light on

slight play at both steering rods

Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,071 miles

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

slight play at both steering rods

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,338 miles

Low braking on nearside rear footbrake

Low braking on offside rear footbrake

footbrake performance low, advise attention

Fail 8 Jan 2008 25,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Low braking on nearside rear footbrake

Low braking on offside rear footbrake

footbrake performance low, advise attention

Pass 30 Dec 2006 12,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 6,422 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 6,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 FCU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

EJ52 FCU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ52 FCU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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