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EO52 VRJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,831 mi
Last recorded119,831 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,831 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 116,772 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 14 Nov 2013 116,772 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2012 106,471 miles

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

oil leaks around engine

Fail 12 Nov 2012 106,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leaks around engine

Fail 24 Nov 2011 96,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,523 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 77,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,690 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 75,687 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

AIRBAG light on dash

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,803 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 72,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 50,112 miles

Inner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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EO52 VRJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EO52 VRJ, 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 EO52 VRJ registered?

EO52 VRJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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