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CU52 VTO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,119 mi
Last recorded93,119 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VTO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 93,056 miles

play in steering tie rod end

Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,821 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,445 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,445 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,112 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

emissions very close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,567 miles

Oil leak

front cross drilled discs fitted to wrong sides

Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,566 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 82,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,866 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,214 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,206 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,084 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight deterioration to nearside and offside wiper blades, but clearing windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,084 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,687 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 38,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 38,527 miles

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?

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 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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What year was CU52 VTO registered?

CU52 VTO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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