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FJ03 DZA

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,789 mi
Last recorded123,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 DZA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 123,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear coil springs loose when weight off vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2017 123,774 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mounts damaged (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut not securing joint to rod (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear coil springs loose when weight off vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,109 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,565 miles

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

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

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

nearside washer jet poor

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside washer jet poor

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,147 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,191 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,185 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 88,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting deteriation

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,609 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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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FJ03 DZA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ03 DZA, 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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FJ03 DZA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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