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FD53 BXY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,710 mi
Last recorded51,710 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,710 miles

o/s sill has been repaired

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,537 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyer deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,551 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

cracks on offside rear tyre

nearside rear lense cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,010 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 28,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,274 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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FD53 BXY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD53 BXY, 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

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What year was FD53 BXY registered?

FD53 BXY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FD53 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 BXY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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