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FM03 UOD

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 UOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 133,244 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 133,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 125,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 125,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 121,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,609 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 93,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 93,586 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,182 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/S sill dented. Rear exhaust mounting cracked.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,847 miles

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes, front antiroll link rubberes & rear exhaust rubber. Nearside front outer sill dented. Slight seepage nearside front suspension strut.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight deterioration front antiroll links & rear axle bushes. Nearside outer sill dented. Offside rear tyre at 3mm, nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm. Signs of previous leak/overfill at fuel tank - cleaned off/no sign of leak during test.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,243 miles

Slight deterioration front antiroll links & rear axle bushes. Nearside outer sill dented. Offside rear tyre at 3mm, nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm. Signs of previous leak/overfill at fuel tank - cleaned off/no sign of leak during test.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,525 miles

Nearside front outer sill dented. Rear axle bushes starting to split.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 63,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front outer sill dented. Rear axle bushes starting to split.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,321 miles

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 49,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,274 miles

Slight wear front brake discs & rear axle bushes. Front tyres approx 3mm.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 35,274 miles

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

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

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

Slight wear front brake discs & rear axle bushes. Front tyres approx 3mm.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,621 miles

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

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

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 UOD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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