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FG03 GXN

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

57,632 mi
Last recorded57,632 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,078 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 56,078 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,858 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken but still supportive

Fail 21 Jan 2017 50,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount broken but still supportive

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,272 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,272 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,905 miles

N/S/F TRACK ROD BALL JOINT .HAS SOME FREE PLAY.ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F TRACK ROD BALL JOINT .HAS SOME FREE PLAY.ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,226 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light stays on

near side front wheel buckled slightly

near side rear tyre outer edge worn

off side front tyre outer edge bald and close to legal limits

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,162 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,162 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper blades split

exhaust rear mount week and split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,397 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,397 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,393 miles

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

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,786 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 GXN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GXN, 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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What year was FG03 GXN registered?

FG03 GXN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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