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AD03 HRE

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,438 miles

Both front ABS rings heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroding

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

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge 185/55/15

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Slight play in both side inner rack joints

Fail 21 Aug 2017 126,438 miles

Both front ABS rings heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroding

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

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge 185/55/15

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Slight play in both side inner rack joints

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,275 miles

Coil sprnigs corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,275 miles

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

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

Coil sprnigs corroding

Exhaust corroding

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit, nailed and low on pressure

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,282 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

O/s/f shock damp

Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,282 miles

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

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

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

O/s/f shock damp

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,343 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing uneven

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

o/s wheel rims slightly buckled

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear seats not fitting correctly

Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,343 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/f tyre wearing uneven

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

o/s wheel rims slightly buckled

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear seats not fitting correctly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,998 miles

All tyre pressures low

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres getting low

Wipers smear screen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,901 miles

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r wheel rim slight damage to rim

Wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,901 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/r wheel rim slight damage to rim

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Wipers poor

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,754 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r seat base not securely located

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,754 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r seat base not securely located

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,754 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r seat base not securely located

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,281 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 55,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 50,276 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 40,884 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,649 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 30,645 miles

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

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

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 HRE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

AD03 HRE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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