MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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emissions on top limits
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
emissions on top limits
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions on top limit
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions on top limit
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
(strongly advise)front flexi badly deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres slightly cracked
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
(strongly advise)front flexi badly deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres slightly cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight play from steering noted
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dipped beam bulb o/s not secured. †Now resecured.
rear number plate not secured. †now resecured.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 XBF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?
FM03 XBF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 2003.
Is FM03 XBF safe to buy?
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