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FN53 JCJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 89,039 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 89,032 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 87,862 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,453 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 87,443 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,344 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,904 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 83,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 83,878 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,170 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 82,170 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 79,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,911 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,902 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,119 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,382 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,306 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,306 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,290 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 47,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,905 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,556 miles

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.

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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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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