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AD03 YVU

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,713 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,295 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,870 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in nearside and offside front top mountings

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,197 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n s f wheel is damaged slightly

n s r wheel bearing is noisey

rear exhaust hanger rubber is perished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,900 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n s f wheel is damaged slightly

n s r wheel bearing is noisey

rear exhaust hanger rubber is perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,356 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,356 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate poor

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,085 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,339 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 28,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,130 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2009 24,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,711 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,836 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 17,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,918 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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AD03 YVU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 YVU shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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