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EJ52 XBP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 141,287 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cable slight perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 139,841 miles

Front Upper Suspension mounts worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight knock in steering rack

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,659 miles

General knocking in steering rack

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 138,659 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

General knocking in steering rack

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 133,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 133,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017

4 point seat harnesses fitted

Dip switch faulty

No rear seats fitted

Non standard suspension fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted, no air bag fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

4 point seat harnesses fitted

Dip switch faulty

No rear seats fitted

Non standard suspension fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted, no air bag fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

no rear passenger seats fitted

non standard 4 point harnesses fitted to front seats

Fail 25 Jan 2016 129,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

non standard, multi point harnesses fitted to front seats

rear passenger seats not fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,051 miles

rear exhaust mounting repaired with wire

Fail 6 Aug 2013 119,051 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting repaired with wire

Pass 7 Jul 2012 113,535 miles

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

advise front brake pads are wearing uneven n/s/f is very low and o/s/f has loads left

Fail 7 Jul 2012 113,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front brake pads are wearing uneven n/s/f is very low and o/s/f has loads left

Fail 9 Jul 2011 110,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 110,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 92,819 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,109 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 62,099 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 46,264 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 19,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,716 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 XBP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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