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EK02 CXN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 CXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 166,049 miles

Engine injection light.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 159,406 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

o s f sill damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 151,992 miles

Off side front disce very rusty.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 151,985 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side front disce very rusty.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 145,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear road springs rusty

front brake discs worn unevenly on inner faces of disc

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Dec 2011 145,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear road springs rusty

front brake discs worn unevenly on inner faces of disc

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Dec 2010 137,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2010 137,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 118,844 miles

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

rear axle bushes split both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2009 118,844 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear axle bushes split both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2008 98,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 87,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack making knocking / cracking noises when rocked on full lock.

Pass 31 May 2006 57,803 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 57,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CXN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK02 CXN, 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 EK02 CXN registered?

EK02 CXN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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