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FE03 ZHK

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,976 mi
Last recorded136,976 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 136,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,603 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 60,603 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,140 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

brake fluid approching minimum level.

front brake discs corroded and worn.

front brake pads worn below 50%

rear axle mounting bushes starting to unbond.

stone chip in windscreen.

wear to edges of rear tyres.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,140 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

brake fluid approching minimum level.

front brake discs corroded and worn.

front brake pads worn below 50%

n/s/f anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked.

rear axle mounting bushes starting to unbond.

stone chip in windscreen.

wear to edges of rear tyres.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,935 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,935 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre and wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 33,700 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 ZHK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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