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FD52 PWO

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 PWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f door handle loose

Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f door handle loose

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,686 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,224 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,482 miles

Drivers side wiper slightly worn

Front lower arm bushes starting to debond

Slight brake binding on NSF

Slight cracks in OSR tyre

Slight movement in both front upper strut mounts

Slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,282 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,469 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,469 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,950 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 20,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,041 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,511 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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FD52 PWO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD52 PWO, 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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What year was FD52 PWO registered?

FD52 PWO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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