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FL53 CDX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,139 mi
Last recorded114,139 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CDX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,333 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight image deteriorated but still has image, lens faded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,180 miles

Front headlights bulb image slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 May 2017 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear cracks on inner sidewall of tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracks on inner sidewall of tyre

Fail 9 May 2017 78,181 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear cracks on inner sidewall of tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracks on inner sidewall of tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 73,982 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,759 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 May 2014 64,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,689 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 58,686 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,296 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 45,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,285 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,285 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,250 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 33,240 miles

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

wear to offside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,528 miles

Handbrake travel

Wear to fornt brake pads

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,141 miles

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 15 Sep 2006 13,082 miles

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

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 CDX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

FL53 CDX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FL53 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 CDX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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