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CN52 XUW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 XUW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,105 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 94,105 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,629 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

hand brake has side movement

Fail 12 Nov 2012 87,629 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

hand brake has side movement

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,825 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 81,825 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,696 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XUW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUW, 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 CN52 XUW registered?

CN52 XUW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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