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FG03 EKD

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,576 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe mount adrift

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

handbrake lever stiff

scratching to windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2018 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe mount adrift

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

handbrake lever stiff

scratching to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,511 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,511 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,072 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight harsh

Fail 14 Feb 2014 65,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,026 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to limits. o/s/r tyre approx 2.0mm. limit 1.6mm.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,908 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 EKD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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