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EK52 YDS

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,209 mi
Last recorded130,209 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YDS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded at front part of system

o/s rear wheel arch has rust corrosion.

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,195 miles

both headlight lenses poor/ images only just acceptable

both rear wheel rims buckled slightly

nearside front wheel rim buckled

rear exhaust hanger weak knocking

Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlight lenses poor/ images only just acceptable

both rear wheel rims buckled slightly

brake fluid level low

front pads worn

nearside front wheel rim buckled

offside front ABS ring damaged

offside front cv joint noisy

rear exhaust hanger weak knocking

some front brake imbalence

Pass 14 Jan 2014 111,989 miles

both headlight lenses poor/ images only just ok

both rear wheel bearings suspect

number plate light unit poor

offside front abs ring damaged

offside outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

offside rear wheel arch rusty

some front brake inbalence

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 11 Jan 2014 111,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlight lenses poor/ images only just ok

both rear wheel bearings suspect

number plate light unit poor

offside front abs ring damaged

offside outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

offside rear wheel arch rusty

some front brake inbalence

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,116 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel arch/panel

Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,895 miles

n/s/f tyre has cutts to outer sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2012 98,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cutts to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,480 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 87,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,184 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's heavily worn and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,255 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,886 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 64,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,346 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 41,346 miles

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

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

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

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 YDS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK52 YDS, 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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EK52 YDS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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