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FD52 WXB

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,891 mi
Last recorded66,891 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 WXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,891 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,927 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

slight play in offsifr front steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,553 miles

some wear rear tyres, nail in o/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,947 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,947 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outter edge

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 14,449 miles

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

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 WXB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD52 WXB?

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What year was FD52 WXB registered?

FD52 WXB is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is FD52 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 WXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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