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C12 CUP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,984 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,508 miles

Front jacking points are slightly damaged

Nearside Front clip missing from rack gaiter

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose over axle

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lower reading for park brake performance..NS 69 OS 132

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,534 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter outer clip missing

jacking points are slightly damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,213 miles

Front jacking points are damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake lower reading than offside .69 117

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to back-box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both sides ()

both front anti-roll bar bushes perished but have no play

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides low (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,489 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage removed (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides low (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,593 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,589 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

two vin numbers displayed

Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,349 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 66,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,661 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,114 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 52,520 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers underside and sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2009 44,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers underside and sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,624 miles

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

side to side handbrake lever /hazard switch needs attention /

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,589 miles

SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT IN HANDBRAKE ON LIMIT // plastic covers on sills // undertrays fitted // front brake discs heavily corroded and worn // rear exhaust rubber splitting // play in steering rack ends // n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 24,438 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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C12 CUP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C12 CUP, 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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C12 CUP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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