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ET02 GSV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 GSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 124,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 May 2019 124,790 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade torn

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2018 115,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,608 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,995 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,797 miles

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

slight fading rear number plate

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

small split in rear engine mount

small splits in rear exhaust mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,731 miles

slight fading on rear number plate

small splits in rear exhaust mount

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,151 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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ET02 GSV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET02 GSV, 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 ET02 GSV registered?

ET02 GSV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 August 2002.

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