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CU52 VGE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,868 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 111,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,160 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,091 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Head lights faded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,873 miles

Both Wipers Deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both Wipers Deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,171 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 78,959 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)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver side mirror cracked

front brake discs worn + corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,607 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting perishing

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 9 Nov 2009 69,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre perishing

no water in header tank

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting perishing

slice in n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,091 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,563 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,048 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,603 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 VGE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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