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CP51 FJJ

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 FJJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 70,725 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low/ below min.

Pass 24 Nov 2018 68,999 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,696 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 67,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,751 miles

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

glow plug light on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,068 miles

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

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

drivers seat back does not tilt foreward

o.s wiper blade in poor condition

o.s.f abs ring cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,844 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 52,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,951 miles

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

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

both headlights are glazzed over, starting to change beam patten need to be replace soon

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,383 miles

poor beam image both headlights

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 15 Dec 2010 43,382 miles

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

poor beam image both headlights

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,662 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,916 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 28,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 22,078 miles

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

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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CP51 FJJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP51 FJJ, 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 CP51 FJJ registered?

CP51 FJJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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