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FJ53 OOV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,485 mi
Last recorded105,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,485 miles

front tyres worn edges..rear tyres worn edges..aux. belt fouling belt

Fail 2 Jun 2016 105,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front tyres worn edges..rear tyres worn edges..aux. belt fouling belt

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,644 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 97,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 102,436 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,436 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,337 miles

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

mid and rear sections of exhaust corroded

o/s front abs ring poor

Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhast system corroded

front o/s abs ring on driveshaft cracking

Pass 16 May 2011 76,096 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 76,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,934 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc heavily corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front trackrod end

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,089 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,496 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 OOV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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