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AD03 HJU

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

46,730 mi
Last recorded46,730 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 46,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 42,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 42,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,496 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 37,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 37,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,750 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 35,726 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,388 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,388 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,034 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 30,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,391 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,719 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2011 26,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,203 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,225 miles

engine management light stay on

Fail 23 Jun 2009 22,223 miles

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

engine management light stay on

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 16,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,727 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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AD03 HJU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HJU, 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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AD03 HJU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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