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FM03 FHV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,388 mi
Last recorded61,388 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FHV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 59,887 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 59,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 57,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 55,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 54,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,842 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 53,838 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 51,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,826 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 47,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 44,324 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 10 May 2017 44,324 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 40,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,344 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 27,757 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 24,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,716 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 FHV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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