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EJZ 5166

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 5166
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 119,823 miles

Oil leak

o/s front jacking seam damaged but still solid condition

o/s rack end slight play in knuckle

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

windscreen scuff marks at edge of wiper sweep.

Fail 21 May 2015 119,809 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

driver's seat tilt inop

n/s rear tyre slight damage to inner wall

o/s front jacking seam damaged but still solid condition

o/s rack end slight play in knuckle

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

windscreen scuff marks at edge of wiper sweep.

Pass 2 Mar 2014 115,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 115,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

dampness around shockers

tested wet

Pass 16 Feb 2013 108,567 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,487 miles

front disc's corroded.

oil leak.

water leak.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 98,487 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disc's corroded.

oil leak.

water leak.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,812 miles

drivers seat recliner inop

front disc,s marked

Fail 19 Feb 2011 84,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat recliner inop

front disc,s marked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,856 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,856 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,732 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 45,732 miles

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

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,401 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 36,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJZ 5166 is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EJZ 5166, 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 EJZ 5166 registered?

EJZ 5166 is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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