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CU52 VFF

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,212 mi
Last recorded164,212 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 164,212 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 164,212 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 148,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 70,434 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 70,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,351 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

front discs worn/rusty

osf wing/nsf wing/osr wing damaged

rear wiper blade worn

service light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter housing insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,485 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter housing insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,237 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,365 miles

AIR FILTER LID INSECURE

Fail 18 Jul 2008 53,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIR FILTER LID INSECURE

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,516 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,499 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

air bag lamp on

Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

long h/brake travel

offside front wing damage

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,410 miles

long h/brake travel

offside front wing damage

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 VFF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

CU52 VFF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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