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FM03 FBJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,665 mi
Last recorded113,665 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,665 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f discs needs changing soon

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,404 miles

wheel trims fitted n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 68,618 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 68,618 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 51,301 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 510,301 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,892 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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FM03 FBJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FM03 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

FM03 FBJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 FBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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