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CX02 VFW

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,467 mi
Last recorded115,467 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 115,467 miles

o/s/f ball joint slight play

Fail 21 May 2016 115,467 miles

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

o/s/f ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,707 miles

slight play rack end/track rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,419 miles

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

Front brake discs are showing uneven wear.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,877 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still sopported

Fail 12 Oct 2012 80,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still sopported

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,748 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deterated but still supporting exhaust

timing belt due

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,620 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 70,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 62,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,260 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,991 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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CX02 VFW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX02 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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