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FM52 YGJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 YGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,366 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Nearside wing damaged

back box rubber split but still secure

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2019 103,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Nearside wing damaged

back box rubber split but still secure

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,567 miles

Back box hanger broken but still secure

Slight oil leak

Nearside Front Cv boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Back box hanger broken but still secure

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Nearside Front Cv boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,557 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F wheel bearings have slight play

N/S/F outer cv boot is slightly damp but no sign of split

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,487 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,567 miles

Front play in inner tie rods

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,567 miles

Front play in inner tie rods

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 84,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

2.5 l oil added

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,113 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnished

front anti roll bar drop links rubber bushes worn & splitting

front brake pads worn & corroding

scratches to screen

slight play to both front lower ball joints

slight play to steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,788 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake pads waring low

scratches to screen

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack arms

slight pulsation on front brake performance

Fail 22 Sep 2012 74,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake pads waring low

scratches to screen

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack arms

slight pulsation on front brake performance

Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,893 miles

both wipers staring to split

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joints worn, split and slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,049 miles

both rear tyres wearing low & perishing

rear exhaust hanger splitting & perishing

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Sep 2009 66,180 miles

battery clamp missing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2009 66,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

battery clamp missing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 63,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 63,288 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 54,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,879 miles

damage to n/s/f door.

nails in n/s/f tyre.

slight discrepency in front effort release.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,418 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 42,418 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 YGJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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