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DX53FNU
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration DX53FNU
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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157 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,411 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- only 2 seats fitted
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,411 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- only 2 seats fitted
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,221 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody general corrossion
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody general corrossion
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,563 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both won on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- plastic sill covers fitted
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear brakes passed mot but could be better
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front both jacking points damaged
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both jacking points damaged
- Rear brakes passed mot but could be better
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both won on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- plastic sill covers fitted
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure Top securing pin missing - unable to see other mounts (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose inside unit (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats or seat belts fitted ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Lower Sill lip crushed and corroded but not seriously weakened and unable to fully assess due to sill covers fitted
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking and weak (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box rear hanger rubber heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Lower Sill lip crushed and corroded but not seriously weakened and unable to fully assess due to sill covers fitted
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped and scratched through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,764 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode but can not be fully inspected due to sill outer covers fitted
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test also seatbelts not fitted in the rear ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched out of drivers view (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
10 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by rear fog light (1.4.A.2h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched out of drivers view (8.3.1d)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test also seatbelts not fitted in the rear ()
- Offside Rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode but can not be fully inspected due to sill outer covers fitted
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (3.5.1i)
15 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,950 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,981 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,762 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,657 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015 19 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,101 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,410 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 19 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,393 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,151 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011 19 Jun 202615 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,143 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,486 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2009 19 Jun 20269 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,016 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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