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CN52 XVU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 XVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,802 miles

Cat to centre exhaust clamp rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp len in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front abs ring not complete

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Cat to centre exhaust clamp rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp len in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front abs ring not complete

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,650 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 89,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,957 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,913 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake servo slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,256 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 27,154 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 27,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XVU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver 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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

CN52 XVU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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