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CN52 XVG

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 XVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,885 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,695 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight damage on front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,695 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight damage on front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 106,227 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 99,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,011 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 90,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 79,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,108 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 64,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2005 19,686 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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CN52 XVG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CN52 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

CN52 XVG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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