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FM03 XMW

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 91,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,316 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,298 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front cv boot clip broken

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

windscreen wipers split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,414 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 66,240 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside windsceen wiper rubber split but still clears screen

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,109 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2008 50,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,118 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 XMW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

FM03 XMW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is FM03 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 XMW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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