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FJ53 DXD

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DXD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,068 miles

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

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

both front tyres and near-side rear tyre wearing heavily on edges.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 126,919 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven near-side slow. (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres and near-side rear tyre wearing heavily on edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 116,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,886 miles

oil leak.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 109,663 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2012 95,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 95,018 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,480 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 69,392 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

car presenter advised to change both front and rear registration plates reason being the spacing of first letter to next is bigger than the rest of letters

noisy exhaust

rear one exhaust mounting rubber almost perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,392 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

car presenter advised to change both front and rear registration plates reason being the spacing of first letter to next is bigger than the rest of letters

noisy exhaust

rear one exhaust mounting rubber almost perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,464 miles

Oil leak

partial unbonding both rear beam axle bush`s

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,296 miles

nearside front head light washer jet missing.

offside driveshaft inner c.v. coupling leaking grease slightly.

rear silencer mounting perrishing.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,296 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

nearside front head light washer jet missing.

offside driveshaft inner c.v. coupling leaking grease slightly.

rear silencer mounting perrishing.

rear wiper blade split.

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 DXD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ53 DXD, 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 FJ53 DXD registered?

FJ53 DXD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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