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CU02 SKJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,728 mi
Last recorded118,728 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 118,720 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,171 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

boot full not fully checked

Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,169 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

boot full not fully checked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,143 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 110,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,411 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear bumber damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2011 93,372 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumber damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,857 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS DETERIORATED

Fail 2 Sep 2010 84,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 49,593 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

CU02 SKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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