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FL53 ZKC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,462 mi
Last recorded100,462 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZKC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracks on inner tyre wall

Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,459 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear cracks on inner tyre wall

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,234 miles

headlamps misted

intermittent fault with servo boarderline

n/s head light pattern diffused boarderline

n/s/f tyre worn in middle of tread and on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

rear axle bushes splitting from bonding

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 79,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,545 miles

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

o/s wiper balde deteriorated slighlty.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,545 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper balde deteriorated slighlty.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 2,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,955 miles

Slight play in N/S/F top mount.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,874 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Slight play in N/S/F top mount.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,567 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,444 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 ZKC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

FL53 ZKC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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