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AD03 YSU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,069 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 87,057 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,281 miles

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

both front indicators slightly white

rear exhaust rubber split

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in near side front steering rach knuckle

Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front indicators slightly white

rear exhaust rubber split

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in near side front steering rach knuckle

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,609 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Heavy misfire on engine

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,626 miles

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

bonnet safety catch defective

Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet safety catch defective

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,149 miles

both front tyres wearing low .

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,146 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

both front tyres wearing low .

Fail 4 Mar 2008 36,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,894 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,139 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 YSU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

AD03 YSU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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