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AD52 FCU

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,502 mi
Last recorded142,502 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 142,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 142,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,074 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp patterns poor

Offside front foglamp damaged

Some brake disc wear

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,074 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp patterns poor

Offside front foglamp damaged

Some brake disc wear

Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,260 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,238 miles

ABS reluctor rings in very poor condition, but not affecting ABS performance during test

Brake discs in very poor condition,worn and corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,814 miles

front pads and discs worn

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2011 91,814 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,910 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 21 Aug 2010 74,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front fog light lens cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,125 miles

rear reg number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear reg number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,864 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,835 miles

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

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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AD52 FCU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD52 FCU, 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 AD52 FCU registered?

AD52 FCU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is AD52 FCU safe to buy?

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