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FM03 UCA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,324 mi
Last recorded67,324 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 UCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,324 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 61,250 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both n/s tyres have minor damage to outer side walls not exposing cords

child seats fitted in rear n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,250 miles

both n/s tyres have minor damage to outer side walls not exposing cords

child seats fitted in rear n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 55,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 45,556 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,202 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 UCA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

FM03 UCA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is FM03 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 UCA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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