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FG53 CWL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 106,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,211 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 57,211 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,916 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 50,916 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 44,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,997 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhust mount splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,785 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 CWL 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 77.8%.

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 FG53 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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