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FL03 SOH

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,765 mi
Last recorded110,765 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,765 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil weld not seem welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt not accessible

coolant bottle empty

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,134 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

large scratch on windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,134 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside oute sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

large scratch on windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 3 May 2016 88,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust clamp very rusty will soon fail

Pass 2 May 2015 77,517 miles
Fail 2 May 2015

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 73,176 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 73,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 65,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 56,808 miles

n/s/f wheel play

Pass 7 May 2011 49,156 miles

f/discs x 2

Fail 5 May 2011 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

f/discs x 2

Pass 8 May 2010 40,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 40,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 32,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,034 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 SOH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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