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EK02 RBU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 RBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,911 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,840 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 72,840 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 68,169 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 68,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 61,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 61,958 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 54,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 54,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,722 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 36,718 miles

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

brake master cylinder showing signs of leakage or overspill- not leaking at time of test

Pass 2 May 2009 36,718 miles

brake master cylinder showing signs of leakage or overspill- not leaking at time of test

Pass 23 May 2008 274,894 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2008 274,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 23,991 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)

Fail 21 May 2007 23,980 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 18,744 miles

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

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

n/s front wiper blade slightly split

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 RBU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EK02 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

EK02 RBU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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