CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL03 OTT

2003 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,777 mi
Last recorded106,777 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,777 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 100,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,364 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014
Pass 26 Mar 2013 130,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,523 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 120,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,546 miles

Advise front wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2011 112,546 miles

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

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

Advise front brake discs corroded

Advise front wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2010 103,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 95,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnett catch secure and locked but as no lubrication

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,652 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 59,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL03 OTT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OTT, 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

How do I check the history of FL03 OTT?

You can check the full history of FL03 OTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL03 OTT registered?

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

Is FL03 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 OTT shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL03 OTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL03 OTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.