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FJ03 XOH

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 137,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,195 miles

battery insecure

both rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

engine cover insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play both steering rack end

Fail 10 Jan 2012 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

both rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

engine cover insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play both steering rack end

Fail 30 Dec 2010 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

hazard switch slightly sticking

Pass 30 Dec 2010 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hazard switch slightly sticking

Pass 29 Dec 2009 115,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 112,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,923 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2008 106,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 91,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,284 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 67,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XOH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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