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FE03 DYM

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,579 mi
Last recorded56,579 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 DYM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 56,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,208 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,205 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,278 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 52,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 49,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 47,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,221 miles

VIN plate damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2012 37,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

VIN plate damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,090 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,521 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 DYM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE03 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

FE03 DYM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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