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FL03 OVE

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,338 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 77,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,105 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 65,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,330 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake servo dust cover damp

Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake servo dust cover damp

Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,206 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 61,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

RR coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,854 miles

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 7 Apr 2007 45,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,495 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 OVE 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 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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