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FM03 GUC

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GUC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 43,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 23,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 23,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,643 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 23,643 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 23,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 23,257 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 23,257 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 22,118 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,665 miles

rear exhaust mounting worn

Fail 18 Jul 2013 20,665 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,691 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jul 2009 15,691 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,471 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,838 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 GUC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

FM03 GUC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is FM03 GUC safe to buy?

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