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AM52 ADZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,505 mi
Last recorded72,505 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 ADZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2018 72,505 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,675 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 67,675 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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 17 Mar 2016 65,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,646 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

front wiper blades poor condition

heater not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs rusty

front wiper blades poor condition

heater not working

rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,066 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,919 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,919 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,814 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 18,896 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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AM52 ADZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AM52 ADZ, 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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AM52 ADZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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