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FH52 PKV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,551 mi
Last recorded80,551 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 PKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 80,551 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

slight cuts on both rear tyre side walls

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Fail 16 May 2011 80,551 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

slight cuts on both rear tyre side walls

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 May 2010 76,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 74,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exsorst rubber deterating

Fail 27 May 2009 74,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exsorst rubber deterating

Pass 29 May 2008 71,354 miles

ADVISE ! slight play in steering rack

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 71,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE ! slight play in steering rack

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 PKV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKV, 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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FH52 PKV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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