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EJ52 UTN

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UTN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 72,778 miles

Nearside Front slight play top strut mount

Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,204 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 69,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,127 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,713 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,009 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,221 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,282 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,282 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,271 miles

brake fluid is low

Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid is low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,368 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 24,559 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 UTN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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