MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Oil leak
brake service
horn sounds worn
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
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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
CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT IS WORN
N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION UPPER TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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