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EU02 LFN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 LFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,393 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroding

front headlight lenses deteriorating

n/s/r tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/f tyre has nail in inner edge,close to unrepairable area?

o/s/r tyre has damage/repair to inner sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,869 miles

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

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)

center caps fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,869 miles

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

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

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)

center caps fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,873 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center caps fitted excluding n/s/f

o/s/r tyre low in presure

Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center caps fitted excluding n/s/f

o/s/r tyre low in presure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,348 miles

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

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WIPERS WORN AND SMEARING

Fail 25 Jan 2012 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WIPERS WORN AND SMEARING

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,514 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes have deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,075 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,442 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 19,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 LFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EU02 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

EU02 LFN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is EU02 LFN safe to buy?

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