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AD52 AVE

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,945 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 113,945 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 112,932 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 110,214 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,952 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,950 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger front airbag switched off,

Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger front airbag switched off,

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,991 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 81,991 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,639 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,855 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 71,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,088 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 66,044 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine oil level low (topped up before test)

passenger door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,788 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 36,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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AD52 AVE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AD52 AVE, 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 AD52 AVE registered?

AD52 AVE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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