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CV52 EXO

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 EXO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,872 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Mar 2016 105,870 miles

Indicator switch faulty hazard switch (1.4.A.1)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,165 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower rubber droplink bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Nov 2014 95,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower rubber droplink bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,620 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wiper blades split

fog light warning liget comes on when applying brakes

head light lens contaminated (both)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,229 miles

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

front coil springs rusted

Fail 20 Oct 2012 79,229 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

front coil springs rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,440 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,440 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner brake in worn condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,203 miles

n/s/f drop link rubbers worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,335 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 61,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,623 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 474,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,783 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 EXO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV52 EXO, 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 CV52 EXO registered?

CV52 EXO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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