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EK02 BUA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,975 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam images faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam images faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,446 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,445 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,049 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,567 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 62,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,944 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,027 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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EK02 BUA 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 84.2%.

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 EK02 BUA, 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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EK02 BUA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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