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FG03 BMV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 BMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 65,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,905 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,646 miles

wear to offside front track rod end and rack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,906 miles

chip's in windscreen zone b BORDERLINE

condition of rear number plate BORDERLINE

front brake pad wear low n/s

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 20,044 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,709 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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FG03 BMV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG03 BMV, 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 FG03 BMV registered?

FG03 BMV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is FG03 BMV safe to buy?

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