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CV52 LWS

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,552 mi
Last recorded155,552 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 LWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 155,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

been lowered

Pass 2 May 2019 143,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 143,212 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 131,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

o/s/f sill damaged.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 131,700 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)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides( inside faces corroded and pitted) (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

all tyres worn on edge

all tyres worn on edge

front and rear suspension modified

no rear seat or seat belts fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

non standard coil springs fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 128,296 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

non standard coil springs fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

non standard coil springs fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 99,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 88,810 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,804 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 80,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,490 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,360 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 LWS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

CV52 LWS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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