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FD52 YJS

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 82,168 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,432 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,021 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,701 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,963 miles

both sides front steering rack ends have slight play

drivers seat wont tilt

Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,963 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides front steering rack ends have slight play

drivers seat wont tilt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 59,906 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f seat wont tilt

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rack ends have slight play in them

Fail 7 Apr 2009 55,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rack ends have slight play in them

Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,423 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 30,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 YJS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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