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FM52 ENT

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,569 mi
Last recorded65,569 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 ENT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,569 miles

headlamps cloudy

linkage bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s washer jet inop (8.2.3)

headlamps cloudy

linkage bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,070 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,070 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,076 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,613 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,989 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,240 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,440 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,045 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,910 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 69,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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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FM52 ENT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM52 ENT, 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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FM52 ENT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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