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FG03 GLV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,391 mi
Last recorded64,391 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 GLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,391 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,390 miles

Offside Front 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 Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

misting of oil under car

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

misting of oil under car

Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure damage (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

misting of oil underneat the car

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,350 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,350 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 44,310 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 44,310 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,017 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,073 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 GLV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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