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FN03 TKD

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,638 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

exhaust back box mounting slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,788 miles

Radiator cooling fan not working

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,305 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,648 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,573 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,099 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,099 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,867 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 TKD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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