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EY52 FHO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,500 mi
Last recorded123,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,500 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 121,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 111,186 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,736 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 106,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,192 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine coolant loss

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,200 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 61,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

adv.rear tyres on 2.25mm †adv. n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm †adv. n/s/f outer a/r/b link bushes worn. †adv. wear in steering rack inner joints †adv. front b/discs scored on inside/worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,571 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,571 miles

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

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 FHO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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