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FM03 MSX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,886 mi
Last recorded103,886 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,123 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2021 100,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,683 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,683 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,695 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 94,695 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,791 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rear tailgate inoperative but securely closed

Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rear tailgate inoperative but securely closed

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,569 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside door mirror backing missing

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,569 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror backing missing

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,894 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 68,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,961 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,520 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,520 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

rear tyres perishing on tread pattern and side walls

Fail 30 Dec 2011 55,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

rear tyres perishing on tread pattern and side walls

Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,509 miles

rear tyres slight perishing of tread pattern

Fail 18 Dec 2010 50,509 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,682 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside rear tyre starting to deform?

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,382 miles

Air bag/service warning lamps illuminated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,063 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 MSX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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