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FG03 LLV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,881 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,046 miles

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 23 Mar 2016 91,046 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 20 Mar 2015 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,525 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,123 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriated,but system still supported

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,245 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,863 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs excessively pitted

Slight play in both strut top bearings

Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs pitted

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs excessively pitted

Slight play in both strut top bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,507 miles

Front brake imbalance 23%

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,187 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,186 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,801 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 26,249 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 LLV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

FG03 LLV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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