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FG03 XRE

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,035 mi
Last recorded91,035 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 91,035 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,173 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 86,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both n/s tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2017 84,293 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked perished

Fail 15 May 2017 84,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked perished

Pass 17 May 2016 82,886 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2016 82,884 miles

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

Oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2015 79,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 79,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,845 miles

front tyres close to waer indicators

offside cv boot deteriorated

play in offside rack arm

Fail 23 May 2014 76,841 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres close to waer indicators

offside cv boot deteriorated

play in offside rack arm

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,139 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

front brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s & n/s/f anti roll bar bushies cracking & perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,885 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 70,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,722 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 51,087 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 May 2010 51,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 May 2009 40,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,220 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 20,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

slight play in o/s ball joint

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 XRE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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