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EA52 LSX

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 86,894 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 86,894 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,270 miles

Slight movement in driver seat.

Slight movement in handbrake lever

Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,270 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight movement in driver seat.

Slight movement in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,912 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 58,906 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,591 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 37,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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EA52 LSX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA52 LSX, 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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EA52 LSX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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