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FD03 RYN

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

131,666 mi
Last recorded131,666 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 RYN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 131,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 114,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 114,820 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,342 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2020 112,342 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounts rubbers split

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 101,674 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,731 miles

tyres low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,959 miles

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

offside front brake disc worn inner face

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,914 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc worn inner face

Pass 28 May 2014 78,676 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 78,676 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,883 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,882 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,529 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,197 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 44,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Slight play in offside front strut top

Pass 31 May 2008 32,479 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)

both rear tyres perrished

different road wheels fitted to front

Fail 31 May 2008 32,479 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 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)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 22,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,144 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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FD03 RYN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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