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FL03 SLV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 89,546 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 89,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2017 77,741 miles

wear in rack n/s

Fail 3 May 2017 77,741 miles

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

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

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

wear in rack n/s

Pass 4 May 2016 72,612 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 72,611 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 64,588 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 64,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,983 miles

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,622 miles

Both front tyre sidewall cracking

Rear fog tell-tail flickers when fog light not in use

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,622 miles

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

Both front tyre sidewall cracking

Rear fog tell-tail flickers when fog light not in use

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,889 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 SLV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

FL03 SLV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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