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FG03 DXK

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DXK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,372 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2018 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached droplink broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,560 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 70,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 66,066 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)

Fail 6 May 2014 65,974 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,518 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 49,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 49,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,068 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 35,974 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,233 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,028 miles

engine oil leaks o/f mirror cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,009 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks o/f mirror cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,170 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres outer edge on wear limit . down to 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,893 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 DXK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG03 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

FG03 DXK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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