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FL53 NNT

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,403 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,403 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,040 miles

All front lower arm bushes are deteriorated with slight play

Both front ARB link rubbers are badly deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wheel speed ring snapped (1.6 (e))

All front lower arm bushes are deteriorated with slight play

Both front ARB link rubbers are badly deteriorated

Exhaust center clamp securing bolt is excessively corroded failure likely soon

O/s/f wheel has restriction to free movement not seen in brake tester

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,788 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front ABS speed sensor rings corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

N/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Steering power assist weak

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front ABS speed sensor rings corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

N/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Steering power assist weak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,178 miles

Both dip beam patterns just met requirements

Both front brake discs worn

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,178 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both dip beam patterns just met requirements

Both front brake discs worn

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,703 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,703 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,136 miles

Both front tyres perished and n/s/f damaged on outer sidewall

O/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,136 miles

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

Both front tyres perished and n/s/f damaged on outer sidewall

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,857 miles

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

O/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,793 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/f strut top has slight movment

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,793 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/f strut top has slight movment

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,840 miles

Both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 34,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,768 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 29,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front drop link bushes arte persihed/ Various suspensoin compnents are corroded/ Surface ccorrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,134 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 NNT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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