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CU02 MXG

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 111,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 111,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 108,206 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 108,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 107,289 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 107,289 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 106,275 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)

Fail 5 May 2015 106,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 105,338 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 105,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,802 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,428 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,027 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,869 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 40,099 miles

Play in o/s/f shocker top bearing

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 MXG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU02 MXG, 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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CU02 MXG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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