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CW51 GWN

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 GWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,637 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 104,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 104,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 101,712 miles

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 15 May 2013 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 96,543 miles

Battery insecure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside door mirror cover missing.

Top engine cover insecure.

Fail 9 May 2012 96,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside door mirror cover missing.

Top engine cover insecure.

Pass 6 May 2011 90,657 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside mirror cover missing.

Offside seat back release mechanism handle missing.

Fail 6 May 2011 90,657 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside mirror cover missing.

Offside seat back release mechanism handle missing.

Pass 5 May 2010 85,154 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,154 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,779 miles

Slight play in offside end of rack.

Fail 7 May 2009 79,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside end of rack.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 69,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2007 58,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 58,854 miles

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

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

front brake discs borderline

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 52,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 35,288 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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CW51 GWN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CW51 GWN, 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 CW51 GWN registered?

CW51 GWN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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