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CA02 UBS

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,482 mi
Last recorded120,482 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UBS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 120,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Rear most exhaust mounting insecure - rubber bush split but systems still adequately supported

Slight play detected in front drop links

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 4mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,481 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front brake pipes in wheel arch

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Rear most exhaust mounting insecure - rubber bush split but systems still adequately supported

Slight play detected in front drop links

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 4mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,390 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 118,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,322 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,489 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre tyre perrished

Fail 11 Oct 2013 103,487 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre tyre perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,253 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 99,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brake discs very corroded but still meet brake test requirements

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and starting to perish

offside front abs ring cracked

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Oct 2011 95,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brake discs very corroded but still meet brake test requirements

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and starting to perish

offside front abs ring cracked

rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,941 miles

bonnett catch seized.

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge.

some play in both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,941 miles

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

bonnett catch seized.

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge.

some play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,870 miles

offside rear tyre on limit on outer edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,870 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on limit on outer edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,698 miles

large tyres and wheels fitted

nearside and offside outer anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2007 77,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

large tyres and wheels fitted

nearside and offside outer anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,235 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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CA02 UBS is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CA02 UBS, 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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CA02 UBS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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