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FM52 HHG

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,238 mi
Last recorded49,238 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 49,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Exhaust back box hanger rubber badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Passenger front anti-roll bar (D) bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Passenger front tyre slight outer sidewall damage but no cords visible at this time

Nearside Rear Passenger rear tyre seven years old over manufactures shelf life

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drivers front anti-roll bar (D) bush deteriorated

Offside Front Drivers front tyre eight years old over manufactures shelf life

Offside Rear Drivers rear tyre seven years old over manufactures shelf life

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,481 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,481 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)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Secondry bonnet catch siezed

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,416 miles

secondry bonnet device faultly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,212 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,212 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,225 miles

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

nearside wiper split

osf tyre wearing on edge

slight play in top shocker mounts

Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,225 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside wiper split

osf tyre wearing on edge

slight play in top shocker mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,521 miles

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

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

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 HHG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

FM52 HHG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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