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FE03 DXW

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 DXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,261 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 101,102 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,181 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 92,989 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,748 miles

rear brake pipe across axle has been greased

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pipe across axle has been greased

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2013 75,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,443 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 47,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,609 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 36,604 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

brake service

Pass 17 May 2007 21,186 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)

brake service

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 13,837 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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FE03 DXW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DXW, 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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FE03 DXW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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