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CX52 CFP

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 114,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged trigger ring is fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mounting is split

engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

outer door sill lower edge is distorted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,463 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,463 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

lower gearbox mount deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,685 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,458 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,644 miles

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

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

air bag lamp and service lamp illuminated

exhaust smoke test, only just passed.

front brakes have 19% imbalance

Fail 2 Feb 2012 74,644 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp and service lamp illuminated

engine stabiliser, rubber bush excessively worn/split

exhaust smoke test, only just passed.

front brakes have 19% imbalance

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,955 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 69,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,375 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,336 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CFP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CX52 CFP, 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 CFP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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