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FL53 NLV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slipping

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,090 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slipping

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,688 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 87,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,440 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,530 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 59,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,082 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,819 miles

(both) front brake pads and disc's worn to near limit and front disc's slightly scored as well

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,819 miles

(both) front brake pads and disc's worn to near limit and front disc's slightly scored as well

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,147 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,329 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,137 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 NLV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

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

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