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FV53RCX
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
General Information
- Registration FV53RCX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
13
Passes
11
Failures
54.17%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,597 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023 5 Jun 202610 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
12 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,412 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps when brake applied (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,745 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,992 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,488 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,488 MI
5 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,577 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 5 Jun 202617 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,668 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,467 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,990 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
29 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,220 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,958 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,512 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 16,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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FV53RCX was registered on 2003-11-28
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