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CW52 DHJ

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 DHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,043 miles

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

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,388 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 113,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,424 miles

Front suspemsiom bushes soaked in oil.

Headlamp images poor

Sliht lift O/S/F bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Feb 2014 100,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front inner discs and pads look poor

Front suspemsiom bushes soaked in oil.

Headlamp images poor

Sliht lift O/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,064 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,745 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,769 miles

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

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

Smell of diesel & diesel residues found around engine area but no visible leaks found

Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Smell of diesel & diesel residues found around engine area but no visible leaks found

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

travel in handbrake lever just meets MOT standards

Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

travel in handbrake lever just meets MOT standards

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,174 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 45,032 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,531 miles

Brake discs corroded

Play in nearside steering rack

Play in offside front strut top

Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,714 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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CW52 DHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CW52 DHJ, 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 CW52 DHJ registered?

CW52 DHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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