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FL03 YVV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,477 mi
Last recorded107,477 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 107,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,456 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,539 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on dash

nsf tyre bold on outer edge

osf sill slightly damaged

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 14 Apr 2012 72,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on dash

nsf tyre bold on outer edge

osf sill slightly damaged

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,853 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2011 66,822 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,909 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

o/s/f tyre wear

Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,909 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

o/s/f tyre wear

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,123 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 32,123 miles

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

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 YVV 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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

FL03 YVV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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