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FH03 NBE

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NBE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 91,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 91,886 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front wheel slight binding

Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust mount rubber perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,476 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont ajust (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 62,880 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,312 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 46,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,452 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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 11 Mar 2009 32,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 23,389 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,113 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,097 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FH03 NBE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FH03 NBE, 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 FH03 NBE registered?

FH03 NBE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 NBE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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