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EY52 EFA

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 EFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,216 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 110,679 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 110,679 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,749 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,105 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,603 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 894,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,899 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,045 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken but still supporting

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,936 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake has slight travel

windscreen scratched top of zone a

Fail 8 Sep 2009 69,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake has slight travel

windscreen scratched top of zone a

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,176 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,176 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,860 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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EY52 EFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EY52 EFA, 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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EY52 EFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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