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FH52 JBO

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2014 82,867 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box appears to be breaking up internally

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,607 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Rear tyres heavily perished, split and in poor condition

Slight movement in offside track-rod end

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,876 miles

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

all 4 brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2011 62,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,454 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot has load

boot lock has excessive movement

off side front inner cv boot deteriorated

oil leak

rear both tyres worn on the edges

tints fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2008 86,243 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot has load

boot lock has excessive movement

off side front inner cv boot deteriorated

oil leak

rear both tyres worn on the edges

tints fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 80,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,049 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 JBO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

FH52 JBO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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