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FN03 TNV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,427 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,427 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2013 113,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 107,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,651 miles

Oil leak

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

rear tyres worn unevenly

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front tyres scrubbed on edges

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

rear tyres worn unevenly

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,662 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,693 miles

condition of rear number plate

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition of rear number plate

Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,579 miles

rear number plate discolouring.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear number plate discolouring.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,236 miles

nearside rear tyre surface cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 25,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TNV 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 52.9%.

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

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