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93,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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play in steering tie rod end
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
emissions very close to limit
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
emissions very close to limit
Oil leak
front cross drilled discs fitted to wrong sides
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
front cross drilled discs fitted to wrong sides
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/rear wing damaged no sharp edges
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/rear wing damaged no sharp edges
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear wiper blade deteriorated
slight deterioration to nearside and offside wiper blades, but clearing windscreen
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear wiper blade deteriorated
slight deterioration to nearside and offside front wiper blades, but clearing windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CU52 VTO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 VTO, 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 VTO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 2002.
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