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AD03 YVZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,598 mi
Last recorded139,598 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 139,598 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 1 Mar 2018 139,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,870 miles

headlight covers deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low (1756514)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 123,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlight covers deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low (1756514)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 120,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both dip beams poor image

both front top suspension mountings have lift

exhaust corroding

offside rear coil spring rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,961 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

servo unit rusting

Fail 27 Feb 2014 115,961 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

servo unit rusting

Fail 20 Feb 2013 102,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake servo unit rusting

exhaust clamp bolt corroded

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake servo unit rusting

exhaust clamp bolt corroded

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,502 miles

brake servo unit corroding

exhaust clamp bolt corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

servo unit rusting

slight wearing in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

servo unit rusting

slight wearing in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake servo unit corroding

front brake discs worn and rusted around edges

rear number plate deteriorating

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,702 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,701 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

high level brake light dim

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 YVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

AD03 YVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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