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FH52 HVF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,349 mi
Last recorded127,349 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

headlights ghosted

lower dog bone engine mount has movement

wipers slightly smear

Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle bushes beginning to separate

Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,710 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,213 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,525 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,700 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,700 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deterioated

Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,745 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 70,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,986 miles

air bag light on all the time

Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,233 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,380 miles

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

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 HVF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

FH52 HVF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is FH52 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 HVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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