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EK52 CWL

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 83,208 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,660 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,101 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 66,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,336 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,574 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,572 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,073 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,191 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,617 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,461 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,207 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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EK52 CWL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK52 CWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK52 CWL registered?

EK52 CWL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is EK52 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 CWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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