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FG03 FVC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,025 miles

exhaust mounts worn

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 118,728 miles

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s.

Damage to n/s front roadwheel.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s bushes perishing/cracking.

Oil leak on engine.

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint.

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking o/s & n/s.

Fail 12 May 2015 118,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s.

Damage to n/s front roadwheel.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s bushes perishing/cracking.

Oil leak on engine.

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint.

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking o/s & n/s.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 115,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 104,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,477 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 88,780 miles

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

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 8 May 2010 88,715 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 12 May 2009 80,499 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate fading

Fail 13 May 2008 70,240 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate fading

Pass 14 May 2007 58,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 46,856 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 FVC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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