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FN03 TCX

2003 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TCX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated but still attached

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,270 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both headlights have poor but visible beam patterns

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 21 Jul 2015 85,514 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both headlights have poor but visible beam patterns

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,955 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,347 miles

hazard switch stiff

offside rear coil appears to be broken at the top advise further inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,341 miles

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

hazard switch stiff

offside rear coil appears to be broken at the top advise further inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,341 miles

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

front discs are worn

front wiper split on edges but still clears screen effectivley

sligtht play in offside and nearside front steering rackends

both front tyres are worn on outer edges and are very close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs are worn

front wiper split on edges but still clears screen effectivley

sligtht play in offside and nearside front steering rackends

both front tyres are worn on outer edges and are very close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 64,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,645 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,556 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

C.V. boot bands are detached and are covering the A.B.S. rings.

Rear number plate is loose on its screw but plate is secure.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,735 miles

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 TCX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FN03 TCX, 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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FN03 TCX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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