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FJ03 YHS

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YHS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,165 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 106,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,264 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,025 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 80,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 70,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 May 2006 60,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

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 YHS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

FJ03 YHS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FJ03 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 YHS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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