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FL53 NJX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 115,324 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,684 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 113,684 miles

Drive belt excessively worn auxiliary (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,172 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,844 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,978 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 103,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,178 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 161,165 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,165 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,494 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,251 miles

Near side front A.B.S. ring cracked, No warning light on at present.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,503 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,547 miles

Near side front outer tyre wall has a slight cut.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,552 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 NJX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

FL53 NJX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 NJX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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