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CP52 GRX

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,789 mi
Last recorded157,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 GRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,789 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front slight binding on brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 152,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 152,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,027 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 146,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 138,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 138,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,760 miles

Brake fluid on MIN

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner axle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner axle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil level on MIN

Play in rear exhaust box mount.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 128,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid on MIN

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner axle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner axle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil level on MIN

Play in rear exhaust box mount.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,041 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

both headlamp lens's hazing over

Fail 3 Feb 2015 117,038 miles

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

Brake fluid low

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

both headlamp lens's hazing over

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,850 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 84,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s wiper rubbers split

Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 42,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both sides rear brakes low effort on footbrake application

Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,778 miles

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

both sides rear brakes low effort on footbrake application

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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CP52 GRX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CP52 GRX, 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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CP52 GRX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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