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FH03 XMD

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,445 mi
Last recorded57,445 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Drive Shaft Pickup Ring Corroded (1.6 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 57,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Drive Shaft Pickup Ring Corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,473 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 56,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 55,911 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,306 miles

Advise rear exhaust hanger perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,479 miles

Advise slight play in both front top strut mounts

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 54,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise slight play in both front top strut mounts

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 53,154 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,697 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,266 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,999 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,997 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,877 miles

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

slight play in front near side wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 11,581 miles

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

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 XMD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FH03 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

FH03 XMD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 XMD shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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