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FG03 EUL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EUL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 138,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault pretensioner (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 132,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 132,609 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,370 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,795 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 114,335 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,555 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 111,505 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlight lenses discoloured

no3 injector leaking past seal

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,252 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 109,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

kerb damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked in sidewalls.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,539 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 103,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 101,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,210 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,477 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor damp.

Rear number plate backing stated to seperate.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 92,477 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor damp.

Rear number plate backing stated to seperate.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,544 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 61,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EUL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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