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FG03 XSB

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,422 mi
Last recorded107,422 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XSB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,422 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 107,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,050 miles

nearside of steering rack has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside of steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2012 81,763 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 23 Jun 2010 68,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 63,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 63,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly whinding.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,505 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,502 miles

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

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 XSB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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