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EU02 LKJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,026 mi
Last recorded57,026 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,026 miles

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

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

front blades smearing screen

handbrake lever has side to side movement

movement in nsf top suspension mount

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front blades smearing screen

handbrake lever has side to side movement

movement in nsf top suspension mount

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,650 miles

rear tyres cracking

N/S/F tyre cracking and worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres cracking

N/S/F tyre cracking and worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all tyres are cracking

discs corroded and worn

play in osf top suspension mount

play in steering arms

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,255 miles

inner surface of discs corrode

movement in osf top suspension mounts.

slight crack in osf headlamp

water ingress started into front number plate

Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,255 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

inner surface of discs corrode

movement in osf top suspension mounts.

slight crack in osf headlamp

water ingress started into front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

hand brake high and has slight side to side movement.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,702 miles

offside front seat does not tilt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine water leak

nearside front brake disc inner face corroding badly

nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,702 miles

engine water leak

nearside front brake disc inner face corroding badly

nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

offside front seat does not tilt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,480 miles

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

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

both front discs considerably worn on inner sides advise early replacments.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,480 miles

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

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

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

both front discs considerably worn on inner sides advise early replacments.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side door mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006
Fail 2 Mar 2006 32,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

crack in offside front headlamp †

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

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 LKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EU02 LKJ, 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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EU02 LKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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