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FE03 VTP

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,546 mi
Last recorded110,546 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,472 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,471 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 91,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,366 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

damage to front of vehicle

front brakes worn

Pass 16 May 2012 87,039 miles

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

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

damage to near side outer sill

Fail 11 May 2012 87,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

damage to near side outer sill

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center brake light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

center brake light not working

offside washer jet not working

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,678 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,997 miles

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 VTP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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