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CN52 XXS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,834 mi
Last recorded143,834 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,834 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 143,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S AND N/S BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,207 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake flexi ferels

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake flexi ferels

Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,107 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 128,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 121,093 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 121,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,992 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 104,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 104,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 87,672 miles

slight play in front near side steering arm

split in front off side abs ring

Pass 30 May 2012 83,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,990 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 79,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,291 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,839 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XXS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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