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FJ53 DWO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,456 mi
Last recorded124,456 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,076 miles

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray

noise at o/s front wheel when rotated - advise attention

non standard rear silencer box fitted

o/s + n/s front sidelight bulbs - advise replace

Fail 1 Dec 2014 117,075 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray

n/s rear brake disc in poor condition - advise replace

noise at o/s front wheel when rotated - advise attention

non standard rear silencer box fitted

o/s + n/s front sidelight bulbs - advise replace

wiper switch defective - advise attention

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,679 miles

wheels changed from original test

Fail 11 Dec 2013 99,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,430 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 74,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,892 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,534 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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FJ53 DWO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ53 DWO, 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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FJ53 DWO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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