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FL53 CEJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only when reversing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamp bolt corroded away

Fail 25 Apr 2019 95,155 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only when reversing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamp bolt corroded away

Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower exhaust clamp bolt corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn less than 1.6 mm on inner and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre //cut in rim protector

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn less than 1.6 mm on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine coolant bottle empty at start of test

no oil in engine at start of test

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dangerous play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 84,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,461 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,461 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,388 miles

front anti-roll bar bushs cracking

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

o/s front tyre getting low

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front anti-roll bar bushs cracking

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

o/s front tyre getting low

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,548 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,548 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,898 miles

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

advise rear number plate

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,397 miles

advise front brake balance on limit

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,796 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 1 Dec 2008 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 CEJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEJ, 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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FL53 CEJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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