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FE03 DWX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,063 mi
Last recorded84,063 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 DWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,063 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,380 miles

Cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall.

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,380 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall.

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,389 miles

slight movement and creaking noise from n/s front steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,387 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre low presure

slight movement and creaking noise from n/s front steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 54,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to o/s/r wing could result in corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,485 miles

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

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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FE03 DWX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE03 DWX, 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 FE03 DWX registered?

FE03 DWX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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