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CU52 TMZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 TMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,081 miles

surface rust on rear axle mounting area

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,888 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 58,474 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,018 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 37,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,347 miles

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

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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CU52 TMZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU52 TMZ, 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 CU52 TMZ registered?

CU52 TMZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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