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FM03 GNY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,972 miles

air bag light on

exhaust clamp corroded

slight movement in offside steering rack

windscreen scratched outside swept area

Pass 10 Feb 2012 111,996 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK-BUSHES HAVE PERISHED & SPLITTING-UP.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN LOW (SEE OUTER-BAND).

O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO MARKER.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 111,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK-BUSHES HAVE PERISHED & SPLITTING-UP.

N/S BLADE4 SPLITTING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN LOW (SEE OUTER-BAND).

O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO MARKER.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,318 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 82,373 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 73,898 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 73,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,421 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 69,421 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2006 48,704 miles

nearside rear tyre getting out of shape

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 GNY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

FM03 GNY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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