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FJ03 YFF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 72,434 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 63,229 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,229 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2012 59,842 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 59,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,905 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 53,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2010 49,802 miles

exaust supported but no rear mounting

Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exaust supported but no rear mounting

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 37,505 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 25,468 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 YFF 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 52.6%.

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

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