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RN52 CAU

2003 Renault Clio · Diesel · 1461cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1461cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Renault Clio Diesel 1461cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 119,740 miles on the clock, averaging 7,235 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 dCi engine is known for crankshaft connecting rod bearings (main/rod bearings).

MOT & Mileage History for RN52 CAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,142
Average per year7,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 CAU 29k52k75k97k120k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage109,598 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage105,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage103,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage97,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage94,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage83,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,390 miles
PASS
Mileage72,210 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,178 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
PASS
Mileage60,526 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,413 miles
Since last MOT+10,513 miles
PASS
Mileage49,900 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,881 miles
Since last MOT+10,491 miles
PASS
Mileage39,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,390 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage29,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,353 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Renault Clio

These are the most commonly reported problems on Renault Clio models (1998–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Crankshaft connecting rod bearings (main/rod bearings)

Premature wear or failure due to oil starvation from poor circulation, manufacturing tolerances, or contaminated/delayed oil changes.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 CAU

What car is RN52 CAU?

RN52 CAU is an blue Renault Clio, diesel (1461cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 CAU?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 CAU was 119,740 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 CAU passed its MOT?

RN52 CAU has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2018.

Is RN52 CAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 CAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN52 CAU?

RN52 CAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.