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FE03 ZBT

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,565 mi
Last recorded89,565 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZBT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,565 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,565 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,467 miles

Engine oil leak

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 86,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,291 miles

(floor mounting) Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 79,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(floor mounting) Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet lock & safty catch RUSTY

front wiper blades smearing

rear (floor mounting bracket nut) Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device LOOSE

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet lock & safty catch RUSTY

front wiper blades smearing

rear (floor mounting bracket nut) Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device LOOSE

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 66,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,312 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 60,312 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,669 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,669 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,964 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,745 miles

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

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

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

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 ZBT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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