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FH52 JNK

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts perished

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,326 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts perished

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,562 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,562 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,866 miles

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

exhaust supports worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,124 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 65,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,063 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,595 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 JNK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

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

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