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FD03 FSA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,136 mi
Last recorded44,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,477 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 42,477 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Aug 2013 35,681 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center brake ligtht not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,944 miles

175/65/14t

both rear tyres perished/cracked

osf tyre bald on inner edge and perished/cracked

wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Jun 2010 19,944 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

175/65/14t

osf tyre bald on inner edge and perished/cracked

tracking

wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake fluid level low.

nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,306 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting perrishing.

front two tyres outter sidewall perrishing.

gear lever gaitor insecure.

offside front seat will not slide forwards when on tilt.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,306 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting perrishing.

front two tyres outter sidewall perrishing.

gear lever gaitor insecure.

offside front seat will not slide forwards when on tilt.

offside front wiper blade rubber deformed.

raer wiper blade rubber missing.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,764 miles

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

tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2006 5,803 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 5,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FSA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FSA, 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 FD03 FSA registered?

FD03 FSA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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