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FM03 GMX

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,683 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,683 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,701 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted osr & nsr belts not fully checked

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

child seats fitted osr & nsr belts not fully checked

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,228 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 49,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,864 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking in tread, also low on tread, recommend replacement

Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,864 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side rear tyre cracking in tread, also low on tread, recommend replacement

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,807 miles

poor damping action from rear shock absorbers/ brake fluid level low/ air bag light on/ osr tyre worn low & cracking in tread/ front brake discs corroded & worn/ front pads worn low/ brake hoses perished

Fail 28 Jun 2009 35,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

poor damping action from rear shock absorbers/ brake fluid level low/ air bag light on/ osr tyre worn low & cracking in tread/ front brake discs corroded & worn/ front pads worn low/ brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,936 miles

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

o/side front inner disc pads appear low with corrosion ridge on disc edges rec / insp

o/side rear tyre cracking in tread rec / rep

Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag light on rec / rep

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

o/side front inner disc pads appear low with corrosion ridge on disc edges rec / insp

o/side rear tyre cracking in tread rec / rep

Pass 31 May 2007 25,690 miles

n/side rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2006 20,276 miles

both front tyres close to wear limit

front disc pads getting down and disc edges corroded

tyres starting to perish in tread

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 GMX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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