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FM03 EYK

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,889 mi
Last recorded118,889 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 EYK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,889 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,848 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 118,884 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 118,901 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 118,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 116,548 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 108,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 108,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 91,287 miles

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

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

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

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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FM03 EYK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM03 EYK, 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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FM03 EYK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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