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FJ53 DYG

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,655 mi
Last recorded63,655 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 63,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,996 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre showing signs of perishing to outside wall

off side rear tyre showing signs of perishing to outside wall

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,272 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 DYG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

FJ53 DYG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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