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AD03 UON

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,874 mi
Last recorded150,874 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UON
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 150,874 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and in poor condition

offside front anti-roll bar drop link perished

offside front shock damp

play in nearside front upper strut mounting

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen has damage but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,239 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 135,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,438 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 132,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,226 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer tread but cords not exposed

rear exhaust mount perrished and partiall collapsed

Fail 1 Nov 2012 122,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn to 0.9mm of minimum limit

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer tread but cords not exposed

rear exhaust mount perrished and partiall collapsed

Fail 24 Jun 2011 111,148 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,589 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 69,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UON is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

AD03 UON is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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