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CU02 TSY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,708 mi
Last recorded150,708 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 TSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 150,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,362 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 143,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 136,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 136,394 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 127,712 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 127,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,950 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Aug 2012 119,940 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,065 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 110,663 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Bonnet safety latch not working

Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,181 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 104,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,023 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 92,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,222 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughnes when rotated

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 69,284 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 69,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,893 miles

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 TSY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

CU02 TSY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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