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CU52 VFN

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,766 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,525 miles

Added 2 litres of oil to engine before test.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,525 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Added 2 litres of oil to engine before test.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,431 miles

Added 2.5 litres of oil to engine before test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Added 2.5 litres of oil to engine before test.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,829 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,759 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 67,453 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 59,201 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f mirror damaged o/s/f brake disc distorted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 51,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,530 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv lower arm and drop link bushes deteriated slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,314 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv lower arm and drop link bushes deteriated slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2007 34,417 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2007 34,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2006 26,763 miles

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

adv brak discs wearing slightly,pads worn slightly also

Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,763 miles

adv brak discs wearing slightly,pads worn slightly also

Pass 14 Nov 2005 20,172 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 VFN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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