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FG03 XSA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,628 mi
Last recorded101,628 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,628 miles

rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 90,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,780 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,778 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 74,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,573 miles

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

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,448 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 57,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

advise - chip on screen is repaired

advise - nearside front tyre approx 2mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,912 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 XSA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

FG03 XSA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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