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FL03 YWE

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 122,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 122,791 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2016 120,042 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 120,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,571 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 118,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,741 miles

ECM lamp illuminated

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 111,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ECM lamp illuminated

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,162 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,162 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,061 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,816 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front wipers split

Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Front discs corroded

Front wipers split

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,520 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,658 miles

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

check tracking

slight sideswards play in handbrake lever

Pass 21 Jan 2006 41,930 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 YWE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

FL03 YWE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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