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AD03 MMM

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Third brake light inop

Pass 30 May 2025 95,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 91,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 87,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever travel advised

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever travel advised

Pass 14 May 2021 77,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 77,337 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Lever has travel (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,466 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 72,445 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,879 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 54,428 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 48,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,258 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,539 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,292 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,564 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 MMM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MMM, 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 MMM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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