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FD52 YJR

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 YJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 88,678 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 78,374 miles

front anti-roll links slight wear.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 78,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front anti-roll links slight wear.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,067 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,067 miles

Centre Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,524 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 58,524 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,077 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 44,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,444 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,019 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 YJR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

FD52 YJR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FD52 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 YJR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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