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FM03 FBU

2003 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,712 mi
Last recorded70,712 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,488 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,203 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,203 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,422 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,020 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,945 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 FBU is a 2003 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol 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 FM03 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

FM03 FBU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FM03 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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