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FH52 HLN

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,358 mi
Last recorded91,358 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,814 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

slight play in rackends

Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

slight play in rackends

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle bushes starting to debond

slight play in o/s rack arm

some wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 68,223 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear axle bushes starting to debond

slight play in o/s rack arm

some wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,670 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

handbrake lever assy slightly loose

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,668 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,462 miles

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs down to depth wear indicators

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,482 miles

both rear axle bushes de-bonding

brake servo corroded

nearside front brake pads around 50% worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

parking brake could do with adjusting

slight bind on nearside front wheel

slight blow from centre exhaust section

slight play in offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,182 miles

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,927 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,276 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,305 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 13,276 miles

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

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 HLN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FH52 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

FH52 HLN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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