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FM03 XBF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,592 mi
Last recorded149,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,592 miles

emissions on top limits

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 149,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 135,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions on top limit

Fail 28 Jan 2015 135,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,923 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,493 miles

(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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 106,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,117 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,117 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,903 miles

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

slight play from steering noted

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,751 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,179 miles

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.

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 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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FM03 XBF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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