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BX52 LHC

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 LHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,542 miles

Front Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,920 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,412 miles

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

Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiperblade split

Pass 25 May 2016 64,949 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 64,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 62,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,369 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 55,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 47,445 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 47,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 41,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 36,144 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,814 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 20 May 2008 28,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 21 May 2007 24,264 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 19,191 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 LHC is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LHC, 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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BX52 LHC is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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