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FE03 EKN

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount worn

slight play in nsf inner tie rod

Fail 23 Oct 2017 120,028 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount worn

slight play in nsf inner tie rod

Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,560 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 115,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 106,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,123 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,812 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,217 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,217 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,217 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,020 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,020 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,792 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mount cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,778 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 EKN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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