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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,946 cc

LF52 LCUMOT history

LF52 LCU is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LF52 LCU red Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
78,720 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 LCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,946 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 LCU was last recorded at 78,720 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,669 miles · 11 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
2,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,720 miles
  • 2021 – 78,669 miles
  • 2020 – 78,451 miles
  • 2018 – 78,249 miles
  • 2016 – 77,600 miles
  • 2015 – 76,890 miles
  • 2014 – 75,563 miles
  • 2013 – 73,942 miles
  • 2012 – 71,855 miles
  • 2011 – 65,045 miles
  • 2010 – 59,889 miles
  • 2009 – 41,074 miles
  • 2008 – 25,396 miles
  • 2007 – 22,607 miles
  • 2006 – 22,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,720 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,720 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    560062367566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,669 miles
    Test number
    337181056033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,669 miles (+218)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,669 miles
    Test number
    386804546309
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    919133015530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,451 miles (+202)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    716337626265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    373747642362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryVery slight rear brake bind

  7. Fail78,249 miles (+649)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    957503805794
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryVery slight rear brake bind

  8. Pass77,600 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    758723362940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has slight bind

  9. Fail76,890 miles (+25)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    842932715869
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail76,865 miles (+1,302)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    666214648948
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has been cut open and bodged but is double skinned
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass75,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,563 miles
    Test number
    948767004357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,563 miles (+1,621)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,563 miles
    Test number
    948877004328
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass73,942 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    495643503474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,855 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    387481502361
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass71,855 miles (+6,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    719781302367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass65,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,045 miles
    Test number
    216013071234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,045 miles (+5,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,045 miles
    Test number
    247283971229
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  18. Pass59,889 miles (+18,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    730546400313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,074 miles (+15,678)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    874472349169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,396 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,396 miles
    Test number
    193032378037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail22,607 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,607 miles
    Test number
    720856697037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass22,607 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,607 miles
    Test number
    840816797077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,534 miles5 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    402994506461
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LF52 LCU

Does LF52 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 LCU is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 LCU?
The MOT on LF52 LCU is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 LCU done?
LF52 LCU was recorded at 78,720 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,959 miles a year.
Has LF52 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 LCU has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 LCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 LCU find?
LF52 LCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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