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BX52 LCU

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,714 mi
Last recorded125,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 113,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,913 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 98,714 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front headlamp faded on the outer lense

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,714 miles

offside front headlamp faded on the outer lense

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe coroded and covered in grease accross back axel

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,040 miles

brake pipe coroded and covered in grease accross back axel

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,752 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Aug 2011 68,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,132 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 64,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,850 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,850 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 46,703 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,042 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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BX52 LCU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BX52 LCU, 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 BX52 LCU registered?

BX52 LCU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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