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FL03 UOA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 122,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,069 miles

oil leak ? + no oil showing on stick

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 117,069 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak ? + no oil showing on stick

Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull + aim high (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull + aim low (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak ? + no oil showing on stick

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,801 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,736 miles

AIR BAG & SERVICE LIGHT ON

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

AIR BAG & SERVICE LIGHT ON

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,072 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,357 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Fail 29 Jan 2010 78,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,705 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UOA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue 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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

FL03 UOA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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