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FH03 XLR

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XLR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,147 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 112,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 111,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine misfire.

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 106,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 98,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,699 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is starting to corrod (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,091 miles

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s anti roll bar link arm rubbers corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 79,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s anti roll bar link arm rubbers corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,898 miles

f brake discs inner faces conditon

headlights condition

n/s/r tyre wearing and has nail in tread

play in top mounts

slight interaction in n/s/r lights

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,898 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

f brake discs inner faces conditon

headlights condition

n/s/r tyre wearing and has nail in tread

play in top mounts

slight interaction in n/s/r lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,451 miles

Unable to remove engine oil dipstick

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,940 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,940 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,032 miles

hazard switch condition

Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,000 miles

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

hazard switch condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,215 miles

hazard switch

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,588 miles

f brakes slight fluctuation under heavy brakeing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,900 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 34,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XLR, 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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FH03 XLR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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