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AD03 HSY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 90,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,656 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,952 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 73,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,692 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and reflectors damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some play in the o/s top strut mount

The o/s/f ABS ring is corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,690 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and reflectors damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some play in the o/s top strut mount

The o/s/f ABS ring is corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 63,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 18 May 2019 63,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 5 May 2018 61,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,624 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 58,602 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2016 54,728 miles

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

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

both sides headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

Fail 7 May 2016 54,728 miles

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

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

both sides headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

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

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 26 May 2015 51,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,572 miles

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,954 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,011 miles

check inner rear tyre sidewalls next mot

front tyre tread n/s and o/s starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 14,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 10,510 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 HSY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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