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FG03 HSC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,737 mi
Last recorded80,737 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HSC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 80,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,505 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated, system still supported

Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 67,262 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,344 miles

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside front coilspring snapped but still seating correctly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pitting on inside of front discs

scoring on rear discs

Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,665 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pitting on inside of front discs

scoring on rear discs

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,647 miles

Front and rear discs worn.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,637 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear discs worn.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,828 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 40,805 miles

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

three cuts n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2008 40,805 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

three cuts n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,023 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 25,150 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,050 miles

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

both wiper blades split

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 HSC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

FG03 HSC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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