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FD52 KXM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 74,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,343 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 69,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,299 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,582 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,783 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,112 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front abs ring cracked

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

slight play in steering rack knuckles on both sides

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,855 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 23,853 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,731 miles

handbrake lever possisly slightly loose on mountings

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 50 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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FD52 KXM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD52 KXM, 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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FD52 KXM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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