CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM03 FHW

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,635 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight movememt

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front movement at top suspension mount

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 100,635 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight movememt

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front movement at top suspension mount

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn and corroding

suggest tracking check

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb no hight or patt check (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn and corroding

suggest tracking check

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,885 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,714 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking check

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise: bonnet safety catch inoperative

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear mounting is deterioated

nearside rear tyre is deterioated

offside rear tyre is worn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear mounting is deterioated

nearside rear tyre is deterioated

offside rear tyre is worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,678 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,809 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM03 FHW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM03 FHW?

You can check the full history of FM03 FHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM03 FHW registered?

FM03 FHW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is FM03 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FHW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM03 FHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM03 FHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.