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BK52 LCA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,676 mi
Last recorded163,676 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 LCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 163,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides lens misty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 152,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 152,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,324 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 120,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,956 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 107,956 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,679 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front ABS ring fractured

Fail 7 Feb 2013 99,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front ABS ring fractured

Pass 5 Nov 2011 85,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 75,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,100 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 64,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,460 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 33,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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BK52 LCA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BK52 LCA, 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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BK52 LCA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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