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FJ03 WCL

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 51,559 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,583 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

slight play n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,886 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2019 47,883 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,120 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber collapsed

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,307 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has small cracks between tread blocks

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,208 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front wipers split at ends clearing screen

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,206 miles

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

slight head gasket oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 31,206 miles

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

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

slight head gasket oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,823 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 19 Feb 2008 19,607 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,817 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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FJ03 WCL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WCL, 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 FJ03 WCL registered?

FJ03 WCL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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