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EO52 VSU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 106,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 100,332 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,333 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,136 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,524 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 72,514 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2009 64,169 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,790 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,790 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 52,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,497 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 46,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,427 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 43,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VSU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

EO52 VSU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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