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EK02 RHX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 RHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,642 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 119,608 miles

Front registration plate missing number plate (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when stering turned (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing number plate (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 117,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 113,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,190 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front washer jet one of the two jets blocked

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front washer jet one of two jets blocked

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

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 RHX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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