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FJZ 9251

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,778 mi
Last recorded61,778 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 9251
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 61,772 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet secondary catch not working

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,996 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 54,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,273 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,592 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have light cracking in sidewalls.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,279 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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FJZ 9251 is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJZ 9251, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJZ 9251 registered?

FJZ 9251 is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is FJZ 9251 safe to buy?

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