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ExpiredMileage
87,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING BADLY WORN
REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS COLLAPSED
WINDSCREEN BADLY SCRATCHED
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
***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
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
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
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
movement in both top suspension mountings
n/s beam image poor
slight alternator belt noise
slight play in o/s inner steering knuckle.
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.
N/S Front suspension leg damp
Rear exhaust mount worn
Slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on both edges
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
Offside front wiper split
exessive oil leak from engine area
slight play in offside front top suspension bush
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exessive oil leak from engine area
slight play in offside front top suspension bush
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
Some travel on hand brake
small splits front wiper blades
front discs very rusty
slight scores on windscreen
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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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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FM52 ETL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2003.
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