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CU02 NXX

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,762 mi
Last recorded126,762 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 NXX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,633 miles

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

o/s drum stick worn

rear seats removed no seat belt check for rear

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 119,368 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 115,213 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 107,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 103,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,809 miles

Cracks in N/S + O/S anti roll bar bushes

Front wiper blades deteriorated (clearing windsceern O/K)

N/S + O/S front coil springs rusty

O/S/R coil spring rusty

Rear brake flexi unions rusty

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,809 miles

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

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

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

Cracks in N/S + O/S anti roll bar bushes

Front wiper blades deteriorated (clearing windsceern O/K)

N/S + O/S front coil springs rusty

O/S/R coil spring rusty

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

Rear brake flexi unions rusty

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,806 miles

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing, no play

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,661 miles

Hand brake lever slightly loose

N/S/F tyre worn on raised edges

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

O/S/F coil spring rusty

O/S/F tyre on 2.21mm

O/S/R coil spring rusty

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

Radiator under tray broken

Slight cracking to O/S + N/S rear tyres

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

front underbody tray broken

slight cracking to nearside and offside tyre walls

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,577 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 64,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,203 miles

slight play in steeringrack

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 NXX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

CU02 NXX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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