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CP52 JWL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 121,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 119,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 111,503 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,499 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 107,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 103,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 100,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 92,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 82,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,064 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)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,309 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,198 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 45,197 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,616 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,414 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,691 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 16,673 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,641 miles

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 JWL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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

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