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FL03 ZNV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,294 mi
Last recorded191,294 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ZNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 191,294 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 188,165 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2025 188,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested do to rusty pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed do to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2024 178,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pipes rusty by valve

Pass 25 Jan 2023 167,549 miles

play in osf lower ball joint

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 156,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 138,339 miles

damage to windscreen

nsf cv gaiter perished

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,498 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,078 miles

damage to windscreen

osr tyre perished

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 111,440 miles

nsr tyre worn on edge

play in osf track rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,714 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread, advise replacment soon.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,712 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread, advise replacment soon.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 101,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,402 miles

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

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

some sideplay in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,059 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,058 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,901 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,443 miles

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

front discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces

o/s front tyre worn off on inner edge

pass air bag light on?

Pass 16 May 2008 60,057 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 59,667 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,721 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 43,712 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 35,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,430 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZNV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FL03 ZNV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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