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FJ03 XHC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,134 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,533 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 61,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,836 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,836 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,761 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Both rear tyres flat spotted

Nearside front wiper not fitted properly

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,235 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,059 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 XHC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

FJ03 XHC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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