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CV02 FDF

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 FDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,317 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 88,291 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 88,248 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Front coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 80,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2017 80,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split (3.4.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven Slow (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 78,355 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 76,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 76,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 72,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2014 72,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 67,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,024 miles

engine emission levels just below minimum settings

Fail 8 May 2012 64,959 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,260 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 61,240 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,839 miles

THE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON THE OUTER PART OF THE TREAD.

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM BUSHES HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 9 May 2009 50,716 miles

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM BUSHES HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 6 May 2008 45,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,342 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 39,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 35,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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CV02 FDF 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 60.9%.

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 CV02 FDF, 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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CV02 FDF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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