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FG52 ZVY

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 97,013 miles

lower engine noisy

Pass 15 May 2018 87,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 83,026 miles

Nearside front driveshaft ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on driveshaft corroded and cracked???? (3.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 83,026 miles

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

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

Nearside front driveshaft ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on driveshaft corroded and cracked???? (3.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 80,016 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 80,016 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 74,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,283 miles

damage to body work

Fail 24 Jan 2014 65,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to body work

n/s/f tyre close to tread wear bars

o/s/f tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,361 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,556 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 37,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,032 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 32,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 27,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,809 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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FG52 ZVY 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 60.9%.

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 FG52 ZVY, 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 FG52 ZVY registered?

FG52 ZVY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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