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CU52 UCS

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,862 mi
Last recorded122,862 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UCS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 122,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 119,533 miles

E.M.L.on

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 119,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L.on

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 108,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,822 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 40,118 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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CU52 UCS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

CU52 UCS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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