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EK02 RGU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 RGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in upper attachment

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 84,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.26% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1287ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight play in upper attachment

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 75,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2017 69,940 miles

Offside Front headlamp and wing damaged

Offside Front wearing on its outer edge

Rear both tyres close to wear markers

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2017 69,858 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear both tyres close to wear markers

Offside Front headlamp and wing damaged

Offside Front wearing on its outer edge

Pass 9 May 2016 60,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hazard switch sticking sometimes in operation

Pass 15 May 2015 59,527 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)

Pass 8 May 2014 58,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,176 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 May 2013 57,176 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount missing

offside front tyre cracking/perished

offside rear tyre cracking/perished ( inbetween treads )

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,699 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insec

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 May 2011 50,790 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 May 2010 49,297 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,975 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2006 41,621 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 RGU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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