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FJ53 YHV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,693 mi
Last recorded88,693 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,693 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bind

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,673 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bind

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,061 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,361 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,166 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 45,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,597 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 39,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,372 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 YHV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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