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FH52 HGL

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 84,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2014 84,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear smooth

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,654 miles

brake anti slip wearing smooth

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,554 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 HGL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH52 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

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