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EY52 FHM

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FHM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery sat on retaining clamp, & earth clamp loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn smooth at inner edge & perished. [185/55/15 82V] (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front foglamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2018 146,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery sat on retaining clamp, & earth clamp loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn smooth at inner edge & perished. [185/55/15 82V] (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1x bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s front foglamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2017 143,745 miles

Nearside door mirror repaired tape

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,598 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 133,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,063 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,697 miles

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

engine stalls

windscreen marked

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine stalls

windscreen marked

Pass 29 May 2012 105,915 miles

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

windscreen has slight scratch across swept area

Fail 29 May 2012 105,915 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen has slight scratch across swept area

Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 96,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,715 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 87,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,902 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 70,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 59,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,565 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 FHM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EY52 FHM, 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 FHM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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