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FL03 TXC

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TXC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,862 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 62,969 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER SIDE OF BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,650 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,069 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,046 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 39,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,946 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,142 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 TXC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

FL03 TXC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is FL03 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 TXC shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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