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CU52 UZC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,942 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside/nearside front track arm slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2012 98,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside/nearside front track arm slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,402 miles

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroding.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 84,402 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroding.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,799 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,331 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2006 52,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2005 37,341 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 UZC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU52 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

CU52 UZC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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