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CN52 USG

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,741 mi
Last recorded144,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 144,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 144,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant level below min

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 138,888 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Timing Belt History??

Fail 22 Jun 2011 138,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Timing Belt History??

Pass 12 Jun 2010 132,446 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2010 132,398 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 130,974 miles

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

hazard light switch not always latching on/off 1st time.

slight play in both inner steering track arm joints.

slight tyre wear on offside front outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2007 117,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 117,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 98,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 98,303 miles

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

slight movement on steering rack arms

Fail 16 Oct 2006 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,240 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight movement in both o/s and n/s steering rack arms

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 USG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CN52 USG, 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 USG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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