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FE03 UEU

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,262 miles

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

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

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

positive battery terminal exposed

Fail 12 Oct 2013 54,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

positive battery terminal exposed

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,686 miles

movement in nearside front steering arm/ joint

positive battery terminal exposed

rear exhaust rubber insulator deteriorated

slight wear to neartside front wishbone front bush

unable to determine front brake pad condition

Pass 15 Oct 2011 50,159 miles

rear rubber exhaust mount deteriorated

slight wear to both front inner styeering rack joints (NORMAL ON THIS VEHICLE AT THIS MILAGE)

wear to offside front top strut bush

Fail 15 Oct 2011 50,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front i9nner brake pads appear to be low

rear rubber exhaust mount deteriorated

slight wear to both front inner styeering rack joints (NORMAL ON THIS VEHICLE AT THIS MILAGE)

wear to offside front top strut bush

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 48,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

chip in windscreem

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front upper mount

slight wear in park brake lever ratchet

Fail 10 Oct 2009 45,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

chip in windscreem

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front upper mount

slight wear in park brake lever ratchet

Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,341 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2006 29,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

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

Unable to see brake pad wear on front

oil leak

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 UEU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

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

Is FE03 UEU safe to buy?

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