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FL03 TVY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,610 mi
Last recorded134,610 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,610 miles

N/S drive-shaft gaiter inner end not completely secure but still prevents an ingress of dirt.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake pipe across axle corroded in places.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S drive-shaft gaiter inner end not completely secure but still prevents an ingress of dirt.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake pipe across axle corroded in places.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,310 miles

Both front suspension anti-roll bar link bushes cracking.

Both headlight dipped beam images deteriorated & only just acceptable.

Inner end of O/S CV boot not secure but still prevaets an ingress of dirt.

Pass 1 May 2013 84,359 miles

O/S headlight beam output & image deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,113 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 57,113 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 46,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,444 miles

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 5 May 2009 37,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 6 May 2008 33,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,625 miles

Nearside Rear 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?

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 TVY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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