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FD52 YJX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,633 miles

Drivers seat torn around airbag.

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 91,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Drivers seat torn around airbag.

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,794 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,217 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Nov 2010 76,217 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Nov 2009 68,709 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,708 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 57,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,202 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,202 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise offside and nearside rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,464 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 YJX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

FD52 YJX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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