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FM03 HBZ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,036 mi
Last recorded102,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,036 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,821 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,913 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,913 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 11,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,174 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 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

FM03 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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