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CV52 DNU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,437 mi
Last recorded109,437 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 DNU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,437 miles

engine noisy and smokie

Pass 8 Sep 2012 106,911 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,340 miles

All four wheel rims slightly distorted

All four wheels damaged on rim edges

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brake pedal creeps under initial application - requires immediate attention

Pass 11 Sep 2010 90,250 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,007 miles

air bag light on

cut in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

play in offisde front top strut mount

rear bumper insecure

serv light on

Fail 2 Sep 2009 86,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

cut in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

play in offisde front top strut mount

rear bumper insecure

serv light on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 130,412 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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CV52 DNU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CV52 DNU, 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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CV52 DNU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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