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AD52 BFP

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,689 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,964 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

heat shield insacure

rear exhaust monting is broken

Fail 11 May 2016 84,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring on drive shaft (3.4.2)

Rear valence has crash damage

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,950 miles

Tailgate catch/lock defective

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Tailgate catch/lock defective

Pass 22 May 2014 75,052 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake very slightly binding...advise inspection

offside side repeater lens missing but still correct colour

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,360 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,360 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,790 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

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

exhaust rear mounting rubber perished

rear panel and boot floor damaged at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,116 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front A.B.S ring broken

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Jan 2011 55,116 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside front A.B.S ring broken

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,638 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,994 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AD52 BFP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BFP, 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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AD52 BFP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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