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FH52 JBU

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,760 mi
Last recorded113,760 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 111,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 102,010 miles

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

both front inner discs rusted & lipped

Fail 19 Jul 2011 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front inner discs rusted & lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,301 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rubber weak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,812 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,743 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre kerb damage on outer wall

Fail 11 Dec 2007 73,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre kerb damage on outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,326 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 JBU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FH52 JBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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