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FM52 ETL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,054 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes split

brake servo corroded fluid stain on bottom of servo but brake fluid level ok at present time.

play in both inner steering knuckles o/s worse

play in both top suspension mounting

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,054 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front anti roll bar link bushes split

brake servo corroded fluid stain on bottom of servo but brake fluid level ok at present time.

play in both inner steering knuckles o/s worse

play in both top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front outer cv boot held on with plastic tie

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,234 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING BADLY WORN

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS COLLAPSED

WINDSCREEN BADLY SCRATCHED

Fail 11 Jan 2017 79,234 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING BADLY WORN

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS COLLAPSED

WINDSCREEN BADLY SCRATCHED

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,566 miles

***OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM IS BADLY DAMAGED***

***WINDSCREEN IS SEVERELY SCRATCHED***

**INTERMITTANT S R S AIRBAG FAULT**

HEADLAMP IMAGES ARE POOR

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

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS COLLAPSED

Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,566 miles

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

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

***OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM IS BADLY DAMAGED***

***WINDSCREEN IS SEVERELY SCRATCHED***

HEADLAMP IMAGES ARE POOR

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

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS COLLAPSED

Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,629 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

WINDSCREEN SEVERELY SCRATCHED IN ZONE 'A'

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

poor headlamp beam images

rear exhaust mounting has collapsed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,629 miles

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

WINDSCREEN SEVERELY SCRATCHED IN ZONE 'A'

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

poor headlamp beam images

rear exhaust mounting has collapsed

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,324 miles

movement in both top suspension mountings

n/s beam image poor

slight alternator belt noise

slight play in o/s inner steering knuckle.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in both top suspension mountings

n/s beam image poor

slight alternator belt noise

slight play in o/s inner steering knuckle.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,896 miles

N/S Front suspension leg damp

Rear exhaust mount worn

Slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,286 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on both edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,064 miles

Loud clicking noise coming from power steering rack

Offside front door mirror loose

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bush present however has collapsed

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,383 miles

Offside front wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,858 miles

exessive oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front top suspension bush

Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exessive oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front top suspension bush

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,602 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 33,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some travel on hand brake

small splits front wiper blades

Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,488 miles

Some travel on hand brake

small splits front wiper blades

Pass 31 Dec 2005 26,725 miles

front discs very rusty

slight scores on windscreen

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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FM52 ETL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM52 ETL, 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 FM52 ETL registered?

FM52 ETL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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