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FG03 XSR

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XSR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,390 miles

crack in windscreen

possible fault in power steering

slight play in steering

slight roughness in front wheels

Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

possible fault in power steering

rear engine mount worn

rear engine mount worn

rear tyres started to perish

slight play in steering

slight roughness in front wheels

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,889 miles

play in front suspension top mounts

wear in steering rack

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2011 83,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front suspension top mounts

wear in steering rack

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2010 79,169 miles

crack in windscreen

front brake discs worn

front tyres on limit

wear in front shockabsorbers top mounts

wear in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2010 79,130 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in windscreen

front brake discs worn

front tyres on limit

wear in front shockabsorbers top mounts

wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,846 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 XSR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

FG03 XSR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is FG03 XSR safe to buy?

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