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FE03 VTM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,059 miles

Nearside Rear cracked and out of shape

Offside Rear cracked and out of shape

Fail 15 Sep 2017 102,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear cracked and out of shape

Offside Rear cracked and out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,582 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 100,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 87,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,186 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,904 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 58,904 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,629 miles

rear no plate starting to fade (laminate seperating)

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 VTM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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