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FL03 COU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,035 mi
Last recorded62,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 COU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 62,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,252 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,705 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 56,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,288 miles

n/s f tyer side wall some distortion n/s r tyer to 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s f tyer side wall some distortion n/s r tyer to 3mm

Pass 24 May 2011 44,568 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 May 2011 44,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 36,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,062 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)

Pass 24 May 2007 21,029 miles

ADVISE wiper blades slight tears in rubbers †nail in nsr tyre and low on pressure †osf tyre worn on sides

Pass 10 May 2006 17,287 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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FL03 COU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 FL03 COU, 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 FL03 COU registered?

FL03 COU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FL03 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 COU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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