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CV02 VTU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 104,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear light lens damged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

both front headlamp forsted over

oil leaking

Pass 18 May 2015 94,992 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 94,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

all rims buckeled damaged

earth fault osr hazard to side

front head lights glazed low out put / nsf poor pattern just passed

front number plate damaged/ body damage

front shocks weak

front springs corroded

nsf ball joint worn

nsf cv gator poor condition just passed

oil leaks / nsf drop link bushs worn

osr tyre on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,357 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

winter tyres fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,333 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,333 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,717 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,347 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,056 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 44,224 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 36,557 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

slight movement in steering rack

air bag light on

engine management light on

front discs appear worn

front pads appear low

front shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,625 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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CV02 VTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CV02 VTU, 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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CV02 VTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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