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CHZ 7038

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,429 mi
Last recorded131,429 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 7038
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 131,429 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 119,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r light cracked

service & air bag light on

Pass 6 May 2011 106,579 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 106,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2010 93,542 miles

Bonnet safty catch sticking

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 4 May 2010 93,344 miles

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

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

Bonnet safty catch sticking

Front number plate deteriating

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,817 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,757 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,859 miles

n/s/r light lense has been repaired

n/s/r tytre perished +close to marker bars

Fail 29 Apr 2008 68,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r light lense has been repaired

n/s/r tytre perished +close to marker bars

Fail 16 Feb 2008 68,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr trye close to limit and cracked in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,051 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/side.rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split.slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,100 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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CHZ 7038 is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CHZ 7038, 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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What year was CHZ 7038 registered?

CHZ 7038 is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is CHZ 7038 safe to buy?

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