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26 HOT

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 HOT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,009 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 94,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,716 miles

Plastic under shield and sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering sytem noisey

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,257 miles

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls slight damage to 4x road wheels

Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,257 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls slight damage to 4x road wheels

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,407 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,820 miles

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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26 HOT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 26 HOT, 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 26 HOT registered?

26 HOT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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