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EY52 FRN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

84,850 mi
Last recorded84,850 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,850 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,850 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,222 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Sep 2024 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,517 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake high

Fail 5 Sep 2023 83,517 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake high

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 82,580 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower gearbox mount poor

Parking brake high

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,203 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 77,203 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate poor

overheating

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,849 miles

Number plates poor

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Number plates poor

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,451 miles

oil leaks.................

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks.................

Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,437 miles

Nearside front tyre poor

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre poor

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front steering arms have slight movement

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front steering arms have slight movement

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,900 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,581 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Near side front outer tyre wall chipped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side rear tyre cracking and has slight outer edge wear

Rear most exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to discolor

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,581 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Near side front outer tyre wall chipped

Off side rear tyre cracking and has slight outer edge wear

Rear most exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to discolor

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,356 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Both near side hub caps missing

Front wiper blades squeeking and split but still clearing the screen

Near side front outer road rim dented

Near side rear tyre has outer edge ware and is low on tread

Oil leak

Rear most exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,491 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,083 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 FRN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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