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F26 CUP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 CUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 107,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 103,003 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corossion on allbrake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2011 92,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corossion on allbrake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 82,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 50,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,628 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

tyres should have a speed rating of v not h

Fail 15 Dec 2005 29,427 miles

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

front discs are lipped around edges, poss near min thickness

o/s rear tyre very close to legal limit

rear brake pads look low

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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F26 CUP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F26 CUP, 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 F26 CUP registered?

F26 CUP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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