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CU52 VSM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,929 mi
Last recorded107,929 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount rubber slighty worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,999 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 74,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear registration plate faded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,807 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate faded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,142 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,270 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 24,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 24,524 miles

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

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 VSM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

CU52 VSM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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