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FL03 TUV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,170 miles

Central brake light not in operation covered over

Exhaust noisy sports silencer fitted---advise fit standard silcencer (7.1.4)

Front roll bar link/bushes perished /slight play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight wear on front tyre inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamps deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image

outer edge of offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,220 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

offside and nearside front coil springs broken but still located in seatings correctly

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

offside and nearside front coil springs broken but still located in seatings correctly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,366 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,886 miles

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 17 May 2011 63,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 63,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 52,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2010 52,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2009 40,675 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear no plate deyeriorated slightley

windsceen lightley scratched

Pass 21 May 2008 32,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate fadded

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2007 24,306 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,128 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake pads worn

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 TUV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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