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FM03 XEZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,634 mi
Last recorded84,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XEZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,634 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,613 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,383 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

larger than standard alloy wheels fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

larger than standard alloy wheels fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,239 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 71,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear inner brake discs and pads appear poor

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,422 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,416 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalyst cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,442 miles

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,442 miles

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,921 miles

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2008 42,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,524 miles

exhaust system - rear mounting weak , has corrosion and slight blowing

nearside rear lamp cracked

front nearside tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,153 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 XEZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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