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FG53 CWX

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,827 mi
Last recorded65,827 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,827 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,827 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,425 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,254 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Hand brake lever slightly high

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,254 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,766 miles

o/s+n/s/front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,424 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,481 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 CWX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CWX, 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 FG53 CWX registered?

FG53 CWX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FG53 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 CWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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