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FM03 EYR

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 EYR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,678 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front brake pipe to hose corroded

front discs and pads due for change

Pass 4 Dec 2014 123,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 114,771 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 114,771 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,360 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,665 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 98,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,779 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 81,248 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 71,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EYR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EYR, 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 FM03 EYR registered?

FM03 EYR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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