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AD03 YVW

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,141 mi
Last recorded128,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2015 128,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,112 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 118,112 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,577 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

Fail 20 Jul 2009 93,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,488 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 77,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

drivers seat tilt lever not working

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,921 miles

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

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

Drivers seat can not tilt forward making it hard to access the rear seats

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,659 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 43,659 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 YVW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

AD03 YVW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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