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FH52 POU

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 POU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,727 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,547 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,532 miles

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

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,050 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

front brake discs heavily worn

osf top mount has slight movement

Fail 2 Jan 2016 68,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubbers perishing

front brake discs heavily worn

osf top mount has slight movement

Pass 11 Jan 2015 61,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,660 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 59,660 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,789 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,022 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,722 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 POU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

FH52 POU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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