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AC03 HMK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HMK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,011 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 104,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,871 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 101,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,660 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,452 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,838 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,060 miles

noise from nearside front c.v joint

tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,004 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake imbalance 25%

noise from nearside front c.v joint

slight front brake judder

tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake starting to bind

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,096 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn + corroded inner face

Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,358 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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AC03 HMK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AC03 HMK, 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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AC03 HMK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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