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FL53 AAO

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,620 mi
Last recorded169,620 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 169,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 159,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,956 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 126,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,294 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 95,262 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Dec 2008
Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FL53 AAO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL53 AAO, 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 FL53 AAO registered?

FL53 AAO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FL53 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 AAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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