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FH52 ZHD

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,626 mi
Last recorded113,626 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ZHD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 113,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,606 miles

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine starting to get smokey but passed the emissions test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,673 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear exhaust brackets deteriorated but exhaust still adequatly supported

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated at speed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,021 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,988 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted and rust bands

Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,987 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted and rust bands

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,166 miles

Oil leak

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,615 miles

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

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

little cuts on the inside sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,647 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZHD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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