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FL03 OTG

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 102,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 1.6mm across the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge and limit all over (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mount perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2015 97,330 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge and limit all over (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mount perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,242 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,242 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,550 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,548 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f brakes bind slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,213 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Fail 8 Nov 2011 61,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,618 miles

front tyres 2mm

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,966 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,094 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,072 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 OTG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

FL03 OTG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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