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FJ03 WKG

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,692 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,937 miles

Both rear tyres are 12 years old

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,935 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are 12 years old

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,125 miles

non standard steering wheel fitted

non standard suspension fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,561 miles

engine oil leak

small cuts showing on osr outer tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2012 53,561 miles

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

engine oil leak

small cuts showing on osr outer tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,020 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,020 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,398 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,398 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,075 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 17,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WKG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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