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FJ03 XEV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,862 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)

poor image on headlamps

rear exhaust mount

Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,862 miles

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poor image on headlamps

rear exhaust mount

rear wiper

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,479 miles

both headlamps poor image

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust bracket rubber badly perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlamps poor image

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust bracket rubber badly perished

steel wheel fitted nearside front

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,006 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 29,379 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,379 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,309 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 26,309 miles

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

Strong advise heavy oil leak

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,019 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)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

travel on hand brake

Fail 1 Mar 2006 13,487 miles

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

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

Rear No platew starting to disfigure

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,487 miles

Rear No platew starting to disfigure

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

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 XEV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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