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CP02 VRW

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,289 mi
Last recorded161,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 VRW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 161,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 145,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 134,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 129,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 123,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 119,193 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 119,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,118 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 21 Jul 2010 102,118 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch siezed

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,830 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low and bold on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low and bold inner edge

rumble from offside rear wheel bearing advise replacement strongly advised

slight play in both top sus mounts

slight rumble from nearside front wheel

slight rumble from offside front wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 42,861 miles

25% imbalance to front service brakes

Fail 22 Jul 2006 42,861 miles

25% imbalance to front service brakes

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CP02 VRW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP02 VRW, 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 CP02 VRW registered?

CP02 VRW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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