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FN03 TBZ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,918 mi
Last recorded60,918 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 59,287 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,976 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,111 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,659 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 43,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,250 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 39,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,787 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,787 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,546 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 25,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,258 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 24,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,278 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 23,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,436 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 18,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split

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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FN03 TBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FN03 TBZ, 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 FN03 TBZ registered?

FN03 TBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 TBZ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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