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2003 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration AP53FLC
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 21 Aug 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,445 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Renault Clio Cup with VIN starting VF1CB1NDF There is no external link to the load sensing valve.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passengers seats missing ()
15 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (1.1.17 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passengers seats missing ()
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,445 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
26 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Engine temperature rising significantly (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coolant bottle empty
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,445 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018 14 Jun 202623 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,278 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016 14 Jun 202623 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,035 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,937 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202622 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,893 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202622 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,657 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012 14 Jun 20261 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,805 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,508 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,178 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
19 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,104 MI
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AP53FLC was registered on 2003-11-30
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