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AD03 XCU

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,669 mi
Last recorded116,669 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 116,669 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected under load (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when rear fog lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by right indicator (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Rear fog light Tell Tale light illuminates when foot brake applied or when in reverse

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear reverse light illuminated when under load

Right indicator tell tale light illuminates when brake pedal applied under load

Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,556 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 113,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,440 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightley scored

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightley scored

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,998 miles

both n/s tyre are deteriorated

the o/s/f tyre is quite worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,953 miles

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

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

both n/s tyre are deteriorated

the o/s/f tyre is quite worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,058 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,431 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,465 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 62,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,764 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 XCU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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