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EO52 VTY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,393 miles

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

brake servo showing signs of corrosion.

front brake discs corroded/worn.

front brake pads appear low.

nearside and offside rear coil springs signs of corrosion.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

rear exhaust mount deteriorating.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 131,164 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

brake servo showing signs of corrosion.

front brake discs corroded/worn.

front brake pads appear low.

nearside and offside rear coil springs signs of corrosion.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

rear exhaust mount deteriorating.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 114,895 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 114,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,401 miles

Oil leak from the engine.

N/s/f shockabsorber seaping.

Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 101,370 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

N/s/f shockabsorber seaping.

Oil leak from the engine.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,220 miles

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

o/s/f tyre rotation wrong

Pass 4 May 2007 60,081 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 60,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VTY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTY, 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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EO52 VTY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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