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37872

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration37872
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

drivers seat does not tilt forward

drivers seat sliding mounts worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

nearside front fog lamp lense smashed

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade deteriorated ,on metal

Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

drivers seat does not tilt forward

drivers seat sliding mounts worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

nearside front fog lamp lense smashed

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade deteriorated ,on metal

Fail 21 Dec 2012 98,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Alternator bearings noisy.

Battery insecure.

Drivers seat does not tip forward.

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

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken.

Offside front headlamp cover missing.

Rear door strut adrift.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

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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37872 is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 37872, 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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What year was 37872 registered?

37872 is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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