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FH52 JJO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,042 mi
Last recorded109,042 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter loose

offside wiper arm loose

wear in steering rack/ cracking when going lock to lock

Fail 23 Oct 2020 109,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter loose

offside wiper arm loose

wear in steering rack/ cracking when going lock to lock

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,442 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Including coil spring & shock absorber has a light missing of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Including coil spring & shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc, inner face deteriorated

REVERSING LAMPS NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Oct 2016 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc, inner face deteriorated

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

unable to check rear seat belts at time of test

REVERSING LAMPS NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,424 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,963 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,919 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on edge of tread.

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,486 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,440 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,093 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,574 miles

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

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 JJO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

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

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