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FH52 HHB

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 62,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,718 miles

Front Both Top mount strut play

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Top mount strut play

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,819 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,819 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing lower on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,092 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall edges of treads and wearing lower on outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,075 miles

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers 2.94mm remaining

rear exhaust rubber hanger cracking slightly but still supporting

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,579 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear no plate starting to discolor

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,176 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,240 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,682 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,653 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 HHB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHB, 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 HHB registered?

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

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