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FM52 SHX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,369 mi
Last recorded121,369 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 SHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 121,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 121,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,682 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,654 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,513 miles

front both side brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,513 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front both side brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2010 43,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,576 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 22,213 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,429 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN SUSPENSION MOUNTING O/SIDE FRONT.

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 SHX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

FM52 SHX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FM52 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 SHX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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