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CX52 BAU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,405 mi
Last recorded155,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 155,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,407 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2017 147,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end lock nut missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 136,500 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall

both headlamp patterns dim

o/s/f/seat belt operation

Fail 5 Sep 2016 136,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall

both headlamp patterns dim

o/s/f/seat belt operation

Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,710 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,330 miles

head lights deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 124,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

head lights deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,446 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,446 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 102,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,464 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 88,464 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

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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CX52 BAU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX52 BAU, 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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CX52 BAU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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