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AD03 YVC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,514 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,961 miles

engine light on

play in the o/s track rod and steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jul 2014 81,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

play in the o/s track rod and steering rack inner joint

the n/s/r tyre is worn right to the legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,140 miles

engine light on

pasenger airbag deactivated

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

pasenger airbag deactivated

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,841 miles

slight play in the o/s track rod

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the o/s track rod

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,145 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

the n/s/r tyre os worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,384 miles

slight wear in the steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight wear in the steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,228 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate in poor condition

movement in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,351 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,351 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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AD03 YVC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AD03 YVC, 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 AD03 YVC registered?

AD03 YVC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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