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CU52 VFV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,322 mi
Last recorded153,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 153,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 143,966 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system slightly tight steering tight when turning left (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 143,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Steering system slightly tight steering tight when turning left (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 131,806 miles

front brake inbalance

handbrake movement side to side

headlights discoloured

nails in both rear tyres and nearside front

power steering light turning right

Fail 26 Jun 2015 131,806 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake inbalance

handbrake movement side to side

headlights discoloured

nails in both rear tyres and nearside front

power steering light turning right

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,480 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 109,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,547 miles

air bag light on

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,452 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 87,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,756 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,130 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,135 miles

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

air bag light on

stone chip in screen

wipers not very good

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,118 miles

both front wipers not very good and splitting

brake fuid level low

oil level on min

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 VFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU52 VFV registered?

CU52 VFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is CU52 VFV safe to buy?

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