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EU02 LEJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,781 mi
Last recorded73,781 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 LEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,528 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 132,591 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Light corrosion to the rear axle and some of the front suspension components

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

New wishbones/new tyres/new anti roll bar drop liks and a offside front shockabsorber have been fitted

Oil leak

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2012 110,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Light corrosion to the rear axle and some of the front suspension components

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

New wishbones/new tyres/new anti roll bar drop liks and a offside front shockabsorber have been fitted

Oil leak

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2012 108,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front tyres are perished

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside and offside wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside rear lens is cracked

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,604 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 86,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise air bag light on

advise engine management light on.

advise oil leak.

advise serv light on

advise slight buckle to offside front outer wheel rim.

advise slight wear on front discs

Pass 9 Feb 2009 73,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,272 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,221 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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EU02 LEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU02 LEJ, 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 EU02 LEJ registered?

EU02 LEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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