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FD03 FMX

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,834 mi
Last recorded147,834 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 FMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

clutch anti slip missing

coolant bottle empty topped up with water

creaking from steering rack on lock to lock check

no reversing lights

Fail 5 Apr 2019 147,834 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

clutch anti slip missing

coolant bottle empty topped up with water

creaking from steering rack on lock to lock check

no reversing lights

Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 145,870 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,584 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

steering rack noisy

Fail 28 Mar 2017 143,574 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

steering rack noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2016 140,621 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking (from age)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

creaking from steering rack

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 140,621 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking (from age)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

creaking from steering rack

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 137,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 137,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

coolant bottle empty (topped up) also cap missing

front bump under skirt loose

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 134,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/ S REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 131,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 131,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2012 126,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 116,282 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 19 May 2010 101,891 miles

bonnet secondary safety catch is seized

Pass 5 May 2009 84,003 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres just legal advise replace

Fail 5 May 2009 84,003 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre just legal advise replace

Pass 21 May 2008 68,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 47,457 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 47,457 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 28,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FD03 FMX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD03 FMX, 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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FD03 FMX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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