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FN03 TGE

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TGE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018
Fail 6 Aug 2018

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIATED.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LOWER SECTION OF LENSE (1.7.5a)

WINDSCREEN HAS A WIPER MARK AT THE TOP OF ZONE A BUT DOES NOT IMPARE VISION

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIATED.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LOWER SECTION OF LENSE (1.7.5a)

WINDSCREEN HAS A WIPER MARK AT THE TOP OF ZONE A BUT DOES NOT IMPARE VISION

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,976 miles

both front main lens slightly dirty/misted

emt light on dashboard

o/s/r tyre nail

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both front main lens slightly dirty/misted

emt light on dashboard

o/s/r tyre nail

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,410 miles

Engine fault warning light on

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

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

OSF tyre scrubbed outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 81,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Engine fault warning light on

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

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

OSF tyre scrubbed outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,060 miles

Engine fault warning light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,056 miles

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

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

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

Engine fault warning light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,324 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,324 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,584 miles

o/s f top strut mounting slight play

o/s front drop link bush spliting

Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,584 miles

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

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

o/s f top strut mounting slight play

o/s front drop link bush spliting

Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,349 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 56,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,123 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,121 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,632 miles

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

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

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,206 miles

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

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 TGE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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