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EJ52 XBS

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 XBS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 86,629 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,249 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre is poor condition.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,824 miles

Aplication of various lights cause rear foglamp warning light to flicker.

Clutch pedal stiff/heavy.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Grease weeping from O/S/F c/v boot clip.

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edges (close to legal limit).

Rear exhaust box mounting rubber badly perrished.

Remote central locking & central locking not working.

Slight corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Sunroof 'Creaking'.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Aplication of various lights cause rear foglamp warning light to flicker.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal stiff/heavy.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Grease weeping from O/S/F c/v boot clip.

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edges (close to legal limit).

Rear exhaust box mounting rubber badly perrished.

Remote central locking & central locking not working.

Slight corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Sunroof 'Creaking'.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,283 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,765 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 XBS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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