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EY52 FFS

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 67,875 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

abs relucter ring cracked offside front

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

steering creaks on lock to lock

Fail 11 May 2018 67,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

abs relucter ring cracked offside front

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

steering creaks on lock to lock

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,834 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside front brake reluctor ring broken

Offside front outer driveshaft gaitor has a slight leak of grease

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front and rear brakes fluctuating

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust rear mounting broken

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front brake reluctor ring broken

Offside front outer driveshaft gaitor has a slight leak of grease

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf coilspring slightly out of line in cup

osf driveshaft abs ring cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,802 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,802 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,281 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,278 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,540 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm and bald on edges

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,733 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 FFS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black 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 EY52 FFS, 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 FFS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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