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FJ53 OUN

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear brake pad anti-rattle springs missing x4

Fail 25 Sep 2014 92,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,169 miles

n/s/r hand brake cable touching rim of road wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,318 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 72,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 66,780 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,601 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 63,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 48,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OUN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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