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FG53 CYA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,644 mi
Last recorded149,644 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 143,631 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 131,770 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs..............

Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,269 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear main bushs to body deteriorated ,offside the worst

Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,233 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear main bushs to body deteriorated ,offside the worst

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 92,830 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces scored.

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 92,694 miles

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

Both front brake discs inner surfaces scored.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,599 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,120 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,447 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 CYA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYA, 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 CYA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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