MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside headlamp beam pattern poor
Rear exhaust rear mount broken
Steering lock inoperative (engine immobillisation device fitted)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlamp beam pattern poor
Rear exhaust rear mount broken
Steering lock inoperative (engine immobillisation device fitted)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front no plate damaged
o/s h/lamp pattern poor
rear exh mount broken
rear wiper split/not clearing
steering wheel lock n/w
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake warning light on
front no plate damaged
h/lamp patterns poor
n/s h/lamp adj n/w & damaged
rear exh mount broken
rear wiper split/not clearing
steering wheel lock n/w
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
middle & rear exhaust deteriorated
offside front brake slight bind
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
middle & rear exhaust deteriorated
offside front brake slight bind
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake pads worn
mil light on
n/s steering rack gaitor slightly loose
nearside front brake binding slightly
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
handbrake has little reserve travell
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL03 SMU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SMU, 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 SMU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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