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FH52 ZZF

2003 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,216 mi
Last recorded51,216 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ZZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,216 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 51,213 miles

Emissions not tested major missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,471 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,468 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre advance perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,146 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 43,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,034 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,491 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,869 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,821 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,821 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,255 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 6,400 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 ZZF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

FH52 ZZF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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