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FH52 HGD

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HGD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 104,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,780 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 86,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,952 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,829 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,027 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,542 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 47,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,656 miles

handbrake high, n/s/f pads low,

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,097 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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FH52 HGD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH52 HGD, 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 FH52 HGD registered?

FH52 HGD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FH52 HGD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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