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FG03 XSE

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,204 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,567 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,943 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up badly

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres cracking up badly

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,836 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr tyre tread seperation cracks,edge bold

slight play in ns & os steering rack spindles

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,695 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 21,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XSE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 XSE registered?

FG03 XSE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is FG03 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 XSE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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