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FH52 HTJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,200 mi
Last recorded146,200 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HTJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 146,199 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 136,822 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 136,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 126,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,536 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,144 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs scored

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 93,615 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 93,615 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,117 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,905 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,279 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 HTJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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