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FL53 NLT

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NLT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 115,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,410 miles

Centre front exhaust mounting condition becoming poor.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front drive shaft ABS ring cracked.

Tempory repair carried out to hazard switch.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 103,177 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre front exhaust mounting condition becoming poor.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front drive shaft ABS ring cracked.

Tempory repair carried out to hazard switch.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 89,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,871 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,255 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 NLT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

FL53 NLT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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