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FJ03 XMH

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XMH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,766 miles

slight leak from power steering

Fail 27 May 2016 105,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,885 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp weak and o/s mount poor

Fail 29 May 2015 94,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp weak and o/s mount poor

Pass 16 May 2014 88,367 miles

oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2014 88,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2013 76,693 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 76,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 61,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

all 4 coil spings corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 60,347 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 42,189 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 42,065 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 30,281 miles

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

both front tyres worn o inner edges

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear brake discs outter face pitted and worn

Fail 10 May 2008 30,281 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn o inner edges

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear brake discs outter face pitted and worn

Pass 14 May 2007 26,522 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 26,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake disc surface corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,085 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XMH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc 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 XMH, 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 XMH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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