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AO52 CJV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,148 mi
Last recorded143,148 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CJV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 143,148 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine running rough

Fail 30 Aug 2013 143,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine running rough

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,651 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 125,651 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,240 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,588 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,578 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 76,196 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,872 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 59,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,802 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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AO52 CJV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO52 CJV, 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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What year was AO52 CJV registered?

AO52 CJV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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