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FG53 CWA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,119 mi
Last recorded100,119 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CWA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Broken in hub (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,491 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,959 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,959 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,894 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 58,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,630 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,309 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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FG53 CWA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG53 CWA, 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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FG53 CWA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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