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FE03 DYP

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 114,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allround (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Allround (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 108,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allround (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Allround (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,482 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,828 miles

BOTH headlamps lenses are misting

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

exhaust joint clamp bolt reducing by corrosion

what appears high level stop lamp is inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,781 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

BOTH headlamps lenses are misting

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

exhaust joint clamp bolt reducing by corrosion

what appears high level stop lamp is inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,954 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,887 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX HANGER RUBBER SPLIT

Front BOTH ABS RING CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 85,882 miles

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

EXHAUST BACKBOX HANGER RUBBER SPLIT

Front BOTH ABS RING CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,207 miles

Both front headlamps in poor condition

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 78,190 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front head lights (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,494 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit and perishing

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust in rusty condition

small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2010 64,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limit and perishing

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust in rusty condition

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,204 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,302 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 60,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 54,980 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

both front wipers split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,040 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 46,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,497 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DYP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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