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FH53 BCZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,773 mi
Last recorded38,773 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,773 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 36,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 36,539 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 36,533 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,448 miles

Nearside Rear caliper lever greased possible slight weep ok at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,389 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 34,229 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 38,343 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,304 miles

condition of both front brake discs INNER FACES[BORDERLINE]

Fail 11 Jan 2013 26,304 miles

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

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

condition of both front brake discs INNER FACES[BORDERLINE]

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,808 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of front brake discs inner faces

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,928 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,480 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,095 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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FH53 BCZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH53 BCZ, 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 FH53 BCZ registered?

FH53 BCZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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