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FG03 GYD

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 GYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 68,508 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 68,508 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 66,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,777 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,777 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 29 Jul 2013 44,029 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,224 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,710 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,568 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f x o/s/r tyres cracking in side wall (no cords showing)

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,568 miles

o/s/f x o/s/r tyres cracking in side wall (no cords showing)

rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 22 Jul 2009 33,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,922 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 26,711 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,711 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,086 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 GYD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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