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FH52 TWJ

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 TWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s and o/s/r axle bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2017 108,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s and o/s/r axle bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,219 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 101,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,914 miles

offside front anti roll bar link lower bush worn

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front anti roll bar link lower bush worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,183 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 23 Oct 2009 65,502 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,564 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 34,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 23,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs and pads 75% worn

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,685 miles

front discs and pads 75% worn

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 TWJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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