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FG03 EFJ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,237 mi
Last recorded89,237 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,215 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,194 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable snapped (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle steel and flexi in one (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,555 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy beam images fading

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,555 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp lenses cloudy beam images fading

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,110 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 82,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,087 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,691 miles

Brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2011 69,689 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,960 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs rusty

both rear discs rusty

chrome foot pedals fitted

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,938 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 64,383 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 64,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,723 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 48,723 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,800 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 EFJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EFJ, 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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FG03 EFJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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