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FN53 FBL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

both front wishbones corroded but not seriously weakened

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 99,322 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,251 miles

Front o/s & n/s)(steering rack end have slight play in them

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 95,840 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 95,840 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 89,756 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,903 miles

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

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

rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard warning light switch sticking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,137 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazard warning light switch sticking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,084 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,372 miles

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

front discs pitting & wear present

Fail 19 Sep 2007 23,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front discs corroding

rear exh mounting perished

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,001 miles

Nearside 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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FN53 FBL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FN53 FBL, 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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FN53 FBL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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