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FL53 NNU

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

133,164 mi
Last recorded133,164 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,164 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 133,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush 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 split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,809 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on exhaust !! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tread lowish & perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes in poor cond

Fail 6 Nov 2023 130,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded end part of o/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount in very poor cond (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on exhaust !! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tread lowish & perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes in poor cond

Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,559 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,534 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs in poor cond ,pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts &n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads look low

Fail 29 Oct 2020 114,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

rear fog light tell, tell coming on with brake lights ???

Fail 4 Nov 2019 108,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

rear fog light tell, tell coming on with brake lights ???

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,249 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

head lamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s/f anti roll link rubber bushes deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge .n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 102,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

head lamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s/f anti roll link rubber bushes deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge .n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,998 miles

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

centre rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

exhaust 1st clamp badly corroded.

light scratch marks on front wind screen

o/s c.v boot perished.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

exhaust 1st clamp badly corroded.

light scratch marks on front wind screen

o/s c.v boot perished.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,517 miles

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

exhaust 1st. clamp badly corroded.

light scratch marks ? on front wind screen.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,517 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust 1st. clamp badly corroded.

light scratch marks ? on front wind screen.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,441 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

exhaust 1st clamp corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,403 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 78,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,056 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,384 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2011 59,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010
Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,023 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,385 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 47,385 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,103 miles

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

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

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 NNU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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