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FL53 CCX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CCX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,005 miles

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

Offside Rear damage to rear quarter panel

slight body damage to o/s/f front door

Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,397 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 138,391 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,360 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

back box of showing signs of rust

eml light on / service light

front disc has slight corrision

n/s/rear has slight noise

Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,089 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 131,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 119,775 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,421 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,421 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S door strap loose

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2010 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slighty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 May 2010 94,680 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slighty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,773 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 CCX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CCX, 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 CCX registered?

FL53 CCX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FL53 CCX safe to buy?

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