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2965 FG

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2965 FG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 98,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak at engine on offside of vehicle.

secondary bonnet catch seized slightly.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened roughness felt in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

roughness felt and heard in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2025 90,888 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened roughness felt in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

roughness felt and heard in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,937 miles

Offside Front slight platyat track rod end joint

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,614 miles

Front brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

Fail 20 Mar 2023 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,556 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner joint. ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 69,556 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on at dashboard at time of test. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner joint. ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,945 miles

Rear brake pipe on axle slightly pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,457 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,599 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,985 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2015 52,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,109 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,607 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 25,707 miles

slight play offside front strut top mounting

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,837 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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2965 FG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 2965 FG, 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 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2965 FG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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