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CV52 HXL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,770 mi
Last recorded107,770 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 HXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,770 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sillcovers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,488 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sillcovers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,179 miles

Grease around o/s c.v. gaiter

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber hanger fair condition

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,179 miles

Grease around o/s c.v. gaiter

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber hanger fair condition

Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight damage to n/s rear alloy wheel

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,488 miles

Slight damage to n/s rear alloy wheel

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,758 miles

Damage to n/s rear alloy wheel rim

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Damage to n/s rear alloy wheel rim

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,673 miles

Front and rear brake discs fair condition

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,806 miles

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

cover sills fitted

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cover sills fitted

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,494 miles

Front 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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CV52 HXL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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