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FM03 FHR

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FHR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,417 miles

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

Oil leak

engine running poorly

rear exhaust rubber mount badly age cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine running poorly

rear exhaust rubber mount badly age cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 68,151 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

service light on

Fail 30 Nov 2013 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

service light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,736 miles

centre section exhaust slightly corroded at joint

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,679 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,466 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 51,440 miles

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

Timing belt overdue on age by 18mth

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,440 miles

Timing belt overdue on age by 18mth

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 38,280 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 FHR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

FM03 FHR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is FM03 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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