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FE03 ZHJ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,173 mi
Last recorded71,173 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,173 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,314 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,488 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 29 Mar 2013 44,310 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,310 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,502 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake fluid reservoir level at minimum.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,022 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

FE03 ZHJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FE03 ZHJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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