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EJ52 XBA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,904 mi
Last recorded121,904 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 XBA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,904 miles

Central Front Engine tourque link split

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,904 miles

Central Front Engine tourque link split

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,864 miles

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

Front both antiroll bar links perished

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

brake fluid reservior to dirty to see level

Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,864 miles

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

Front both antiroll bar links perished

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

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

brake fluid reservior to dirty to see level

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 105,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cannot tilt pass seat to gain access to rear drivers moves ok

engine cover had fell off and droped down side and was rubbing on pulleys removed and discarded broken trim

offside front low and perished and offside rear getting low and also perished

tyre size 185/55/15

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,559 miles

O/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm.

Slight buckle in outer rim of n/s/f wheel.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,131 miles

N/s/f wheel rim badly damaged advise possible replacement.

Slight weep from inner cv gaitor.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,131 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/s/f wheel rim badly damaged advise possible replacement.

Slight weep from inner cv gaitor.

N/s/r tyre perished and split on inner bead.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,952 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 XBA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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