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FD53 BYP

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BYP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,557 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,688 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 27,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,393 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,723 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 BYP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYP, 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 FD53 BYP registered?

FD53 BYP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FD53 BYP safe to buy?

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