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FG53 CYC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,046 miles

Both front shocks have negligable damping effect

EML on

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

Serv light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front brake binding slighly

offside rear tyre perished in grooves but on cord or ply exposed

Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,046 miles

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

Both front shocks have negligable damping effect

EML on

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

Serv light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front brake binding slighly

offside rear tyre perished in grooves but on cord or ply exposed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,090 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight play in near side steering rack tie rod

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight play in near side steering rack tie rod

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,178 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 43,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,078 miles

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

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

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

small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,470 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,628 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,789 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 CYC 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 69.2%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

FG53 CYC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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