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DS52 CMX

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

140,816 mi
Last recorded140,816 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,816 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,617 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 135,617 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,865 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 128,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 123,198 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,702 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,732 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,394 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,677 miles

Offside Front slight damage to abs ring

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,303 miles

centre exhaust glamp coroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

centre exhaust glamp coroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,044 miles

nar side front anti roll bar link badly corroded but still attached

near side and of side rear tyres tread cracking

near side rear tyre down to 3mm

Fail 9 Dec 2014 102,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nar side front anti roll bar link badly corroded but still attached

near side and of side rear tyres tread cracking

near side rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,363 miles

near side and off side front tyres inner edges worn

some slight corrosion to front anti roll bar links

some slight corrosion to front brake discs inner face

some slight play to front shock absorber top mounts

Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,363 miles

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

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

near side and off side front tyres inner edges worn

some slight corrosion to front anti roll bar links

some slight corrosion to front brake discs inner face

some slight play to front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,365 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,551 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,049 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

exhaust back box rubber perished slighty

Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box rubber perished slighty

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 18,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,274 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 18,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,916 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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DS52 CMX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 DS52 CMX, 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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DS52 CMX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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