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BW02 LCF

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 LCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,721 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 82,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 79,710 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,021 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 79,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 77,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 76,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 70,692 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 68,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 63,275 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,180 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 57,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,432 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 33,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,395 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BW02 LCF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BW02 LCF, 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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BW02 LCF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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