2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · AD03 YSS
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 143,752 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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AD03 YSS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2021
- 143,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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AD03 YSS MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (AD03 YSS) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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