MOT Status
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89,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s, n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Axle corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s-n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion under car
slight oil lake
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion under car
slight oil lake
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment ns/os (2.5.A.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)
High Level Stop Lamp Does Not Illuminate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)
High Level Stop Lamp Not Working
Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight corrosion front brake discs
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion front brake discs
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 JCJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 FN53 JCJ, 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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What year was FN53 JCJ registered?
FN53 JCJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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