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FJ03 WEK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WEK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 84,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 74,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,354 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 63,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 60,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 52,382 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 52,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

odd head lights fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,602 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,813 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 WEK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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