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CV02 VXY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,330 mi
Last recorded171,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 171,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both headlamp lenses tarnished.

Engine management lamp on.

Front brakes low.

Horn sounds weak.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside front tyrte wearing at outer edge and close to legal limit.

Oiliness to engine.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 164,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 157,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 150,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,196 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 143,196 miles

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

offside aim poor due to condensation

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,715 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 133,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 123,486 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 123,486 miles

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

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

fronts discs poor cond

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,971 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 111,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,071 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 103,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake pads low

front discs pitted on inner edge

n/s/r coil spring corroding

oil leak

slight noise from o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,024 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 94,977 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,087 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 86,648 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 86,304 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside 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 VXY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VXY, 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 CV02 VXY registered?

CV02 VXY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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