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CX02 VFS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,569 miles

Nearside front tyre, outside edge is worn

Offside front tyre, inside and outside edges are worn

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2014 88,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,092 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both rear brake flexy hose ferules corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,676 miles

*O/s track rod end worn/play.*

*Rear wiper rubber missing and not clearing screen.*

Rear no. plate discoloured.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,646 miles

Both front tyres low tread // Rear silencer mounting rubber perished and seperating

Nail n/s/r tyre (non-repairable)

Rear No. plate discoloured // Slight dimming rear lights

Rear wiper torn // Play/wear o/s/f track rod end

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,070 miles

Cat to inter pipe clamp bolt heavily corroded // Rear silencer mounting rubber perished and splitting

Rear No. plate discoloured

Spare wheel well damaged // Both front anti-roll bar outer link bushes split

Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,060 miles

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

Cat to inter pipe clamp bolt heavily corroded // Rear silencer mounting rubber perished and splitting

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

Rear No. plate discoloured

Spare wheel well damaged // Both front anti-roll bar outer link bushes split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,654 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,654 miles

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

driver wiper split

hazard switch poor

rear exhaust mounting perish cracked

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper torn and not clearing screen

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,780 miles

crack in n/s of windscreen

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper split

rear exhaust mounting perished and splitting

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,001 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Chip in n/s of windscreen.

O/s/f wiper split.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,072 miles

air bag light on

rear wiper split

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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CX02 VFS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CX02 VFS, 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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CX02 VFS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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