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FL53 CDO

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,182 mi
Last recorded105,182 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CDO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,182 miles

Brake servo corroded at bottom.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 105,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake servo corroded at bottom.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,384 miles

servo corroded at bottom slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2019 100,381 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment abnormal side movement (1.1.15 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

servo corroded at bottom slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,426 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing on outer edges

brake servo corroded

engine oil leak

rear coil springs and exhaust clamps corrorded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

suspect offside front top mounting incorrect , no play

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,426 miles

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

both front tyres cracking and wearing on outer edges

brake servo corroded

engine oil leak

rear coil springs and exhaust clamps corrorded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

suspect offside front top mounting incorrect , no play

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,105 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,105 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 88,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,914 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,537 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,240 miles

off side reartyre starting to crack

Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side reartyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,200 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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FL53 CDO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CDO, 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 CDO registered?

FL53 CDO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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