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CU02 FRV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,958 mi
Last recorded154,958 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 154,958 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 144,684 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 142,728 miles

Battery insecure (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Both front brake discs have poor brake pad surface contact

Both front sill lips damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 142,727 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Both front brake discs have poor brake pad surface contact

Both front sill lips damaged

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade defective, replaced

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 128,013 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 128,013 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 76,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,897 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 46,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 FRV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU02 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

CU02 FRV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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