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EF52 LFA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,335 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,275 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,469 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 68,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,805 miles

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

advise n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

advise o/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 22 May 2010 65,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

e/m light on slightly larger gap behind nearside front wheel than offside

Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,577 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,577 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,889 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 23,044 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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EF52 LFA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF52 LFA, 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 EF52 LFA registered?

EF52 LFA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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