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FD53 DHL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,157 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 76,719 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,719 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,235 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,411 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF tyre cut in sidewall

OSF tyre has cut in sidewall

Stone chip front number plate

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,945 miles

Both front brake disc's pitted and worn

Nearside front tyre has very deep cut to outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre show's signs that it has been rubbing the plastic inner wheel arch

Offside front ABS ring has been repaired

Slight play in offside front shock absorber upper rubber bush

Fail 1 Dec 2008 42,936 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Both front brake disc's pitted and worn

Nearside front tyre has very deep cut to outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre show's signs that it has been rubbing the plastic inner wheel arch

Offside front ABS ring has been repaired

Slight play in offside front shock absorber upper rubber bush

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,808 miles

Both rear tyres rubbing on plastic inner wheel arches and plastic shock absorber covers

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,407 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 DHL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DHL, 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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FD53 DHL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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