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FD03 VLH

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,442 mi
Last recorded94,442 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 94,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 88,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 12 May 2017 88,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,632 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 88,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 66,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 52,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 46,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 41,973 miles

brake service

horn sounds worn

Fail 3 May 2012 41,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake service

horn sounds worn

unable to inspect off side rear wheel bearing operation

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,148 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 33,009 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT IS WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION UPPER TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN

Fail 18 May 2010 33,009 miles

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

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

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT IS WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION UPPER TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN

SLIGHT MARK TO N/S/ WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads look low

off side wipper blade rubber not seated in the arm correctly but clearing drivers view effectivly

slight pad rub on off side front brake

Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads look low

off side wipper blade rubber not seated in the arm correctly but clearing drivers view effectivly

slight pad rub on off side front brake

Pass 21 May 2008 23,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 23,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 20,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,461 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 VLH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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