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CN52 JZT

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 JZT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,000 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low /bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed multiple small amounts of damage (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Sep 2025 115,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended relay anchor bolt/mounting not fitted/loose (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Coil spring corroded both rears deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low /bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed multiple small amounts of damage (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 74,826 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,671 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,055 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,055 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,123 miles

n/s front shockabsorber housing corroded

o/s front tyre close to limit

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,869 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,869 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,644 miles

n/s/r seat belt receiver faulty

Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seat belt receiver faulty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,047 miles

general condition of vehicle very dirty

n/s rear seat belt receiver sticking

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

general condition of vehicle very dirty

n/s rear seat belt receiver sticking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,839 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,839 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,627 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,627 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,775 miles

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

bad smell inside car.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,971 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 22,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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CN52 JZT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN52 JZT, 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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CN52 JZT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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