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FL03 OTS

2003 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OTS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 92,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 92,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern, no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern, no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine top of engine, leaking down onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front struts top mounts have slight play

corrosion to exhaust

exhaust mountings perished but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,837 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,858 miles

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2016 82,858 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2016 82,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,125 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,362 miles

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

headlight lenses in poor condition but still giving out beam pattern

Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

headlight lenses in poor condition but still giving out beam pattern

Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,238 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2012 61,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,520 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 52,520 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 442,929 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

hand/brake require adjustment

Pass 6 Apr 2010 442,929 miles

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

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

hand/brake require adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,988 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 11,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OTS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 FL03 OTS, 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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FL03 OTS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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