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FJ03 YPU

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,635 miles

front brake pads low

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,605 miles

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 47,511 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 YPU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

FJ03 YPU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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