2002 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · EK02 HZG
2002 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 136,010 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK02 HZG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2014
- 136,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK02 HZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (EK02 HZG) between April 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
EK02 HZG Mileage History
- 06/04/200670,759 mi
- 06/04/200670,759 mi
- 21/09/200678,361 mi+7,602 mi
- 23/09/200678,465 mi+104 mi
- 21/09/200792,445 mi+13,980 mi
- 23/09/200895,917 mi+3,472 mi
- 21/09/200999,365 mi+3,448 mi
- 02/09/2010101,994 mi+2,629 mi
- 13/10/2011106,025 mi+4,031 mi
- 02/10/2012114,871 mi+8,846 mi
- 31/03/2014136,010 mi+21,139 mi
Average of roughly 8,173 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Coil-pack and TDC-sensor starting faultsModerate
One of the best-known Clio Mk2 issues. Failing coil packs or crank/TDC sensors cause misfires, poor starting and occasional cut-outs.
- Front coil spring and suspension wearModerate
Front springs, top mounts and lower arms are regular MOT items on the Mk2, especially on cars that have lived on rough roads and cheap tyres.
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