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CU02 AOO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,678 mi
Last recorded129,678 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 AOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 129,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight grease leak from n/s cv boot

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 May 2012 129,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight grease leak from n/s cv boot

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 May 2011 118,909 miles

slight noize from n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2011 118,905 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight noize from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2010 111,132 miles

rear number plate, oil leak, front discs worn and corroded, multi guards fitted, n/s rear spring rusty, front flexys sleeved, play in steering drumsticks

Fail 6 May 2010 111,131 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear number plate, oil leak, front discs worn and corroded, multi guards fitted, n/s rear spring rusty, front flexys sleeved, play in steering drumsticks

Pass 12 May 2009 99,342 miles

r brakes ubal, r no plate det, bodymarkes, oil at cat, r axle bushes det, r ferrules det, r tyres cracking minor, osf top strut mnt minor.

wetness at front flexis.

Fail 11 May 2009 99,342 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

r brakes ubal, r no plate det, bodymarkes, oil at cat, r axle bushes det, r ferrules det, r tyres cracking minor, osf top strut mnt minor.

Pass 13 May 2008 91,149 miles

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

rear registration plate discoloured

surface corrosion to front anti-roll bar

Fail 13 May 2008 91,149 miles

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

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

rear registration plate discoloured

surface corrosion to front anti-roll bar

Pass 2 May 2007 79,388 miles

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

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

rear registration plate discoloured

Fail 2 May 2007 79,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 17 May 2006 66,772 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 66,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CU02 AOO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CU02 AOO, 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 CU02 AOO registered?

CU02 AOO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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