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FH53 GBY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,353 mi
Last recorded69,353 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 69,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 62,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,816 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 41,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,604 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 27,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,238 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 GBY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH53 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH53 GBY?

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What year was FH53 GBY registered?

FH53 GBY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is FH53 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 GBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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