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FD03 VFL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,381 mi
Last recorded92,381 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 92,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,068 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 90,068 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,534 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre split, not deep enough to reach chords

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 56,452 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light illuminated

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

smoke indicating electrical fault behind dash strongly advise take to auto electrician for check

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,988 miles

nearside front cv gaiter seeping grease

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,917 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,882 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 34,962 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 34,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 27,466 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads just above legal requirement

Pass 11 May 2006 22,343 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 4 May 2006 22,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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FD03 VFL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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