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FH03 NBZ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,867 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

damage to offside front sill

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 12 Nov 2018 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 102,455 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,462 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 91,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,030 miles

play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,638 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 69,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,397 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,372 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,519 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 27,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 27,299 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,402 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

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 NBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH03 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

FH03 NBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 NBZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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