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CF52 KME

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 KME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.7m-l (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,797 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres underinflated

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,003 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,672 miles

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

engine cover

Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,672 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

damage to n/s sill panel- outer

Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,856 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s sill panel- outer

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,217 miles

dent inside wheel rim n/s/f

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod bushes parished

Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

dent inside wheel rim n/s/f

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod bushes parished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,001 miles

left outer sill impacted/holed/slit

Fail 30 Dec 2008 45,001 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

left outer sill impacted/holed/slit

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,530 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes parished and cracking

both rear tyres wearing inside edges 185/55/15hr

n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/55/15hr

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jan 2008 41,530 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front anti roll bar links bushes parished and cracking

both rear tyres wearing inside edges 185/55/15hr

n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/55/15hr

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,074 miles

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight inbalance on rear brakes

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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CF52 KME is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CF52 KME, 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 CF52 KME registered?

CF52 KME is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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