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FG52 ZXT

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,825 mi
Last recorded95,825 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,825 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,815 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 94,266 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 93,009 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 93,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,480 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,037 miles

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

front brake disc`s worn on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake disc`s worn on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,381 miles

bonnet saftey catch stiff

front plate damaged

nsr seat belt slightly damaged

osf wish bone bush slightly parted

osr tyre puntured worn

Fail 17 Apr 2010 66,160 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch stiff and rusty

front number plate poor condition

minor niose nsr wheel bearing

nsr seat belt slightly damaged

osf wish bone arm bushes parted / play at nsf wish bone arm bush

osr tyre puntured and worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,945 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,944 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 50,592 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZXT 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 FG52 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

FG52 ZXT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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