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EK52 OBU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,866 mi
Last recorded72,866 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,866 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,758 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,786 miles

Slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,862 miles

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,862 miles

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

N/S/F tyre low

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,015 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,377 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 OBU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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 EK52 OBU registered?

EK52 OBU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EK52 OBU safe to buy?

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