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FG03 DLK

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,707 mi
Last recorded111,707 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 107,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,180 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

side lights dim..... all brake disks rusty..... top engine mountain worn

Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

side lights dim..... all brake disks rusty..... top engine mountain worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,428 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,428 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,435 miles

Centre Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,372 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 44,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,181 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,181 miles

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

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)

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 DLK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG03 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

FG03 DLK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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