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FE03 UGV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 UGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,630 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

damage to n/s rear of vehicle no sharp edges

damage to o/s door

Fail 8 Mar 2013 110,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

damage to n/s rear of vehicle no sharp edges

damage to o/s door

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

suspect catalyst loose.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,242 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

suspect catalyst loose.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,446 miles

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

fog light warning lamp operates when other light are used

handbrake lever feels loose when applied

slight play at offside steering/suspension

Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fog light warning lamp operates when other light are used

handbrake lever feels loose when applied

slight play at offside steering/suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front stabaliser links corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,285 miles

both front stabaliser links corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,021 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,564 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 67,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre down to 3mm across traed

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 UGV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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