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FM03 XEH

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,762 mi
Last recorded134,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,589 miles

Oil leak

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

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

front registration plate damaged

slight play nearside steering rack tie rod

Fail 29 Sep 2011 125,589 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

front registration plate damaged

slight play nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

nearside front tie rod has slight play in ball joint

offside front tie rod has slight play in ball joint

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped.

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,762 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,791 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plate lamp slightly insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2008 83,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plate lamp slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,194 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XEH 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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

FM03 XEH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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