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DX53FRR
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration DX53FRR
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure rear back box (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on dash
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021 19 Jun 20262 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,576 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,290 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,679 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 19 Jun 20266 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
2 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,849 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 19 Jun 202615 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,098 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,098 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,830 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,977 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,227 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011 19 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,103 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 19 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009 19 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,589 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 19 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,589 MI
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DX53FRR was registered on 2003-09-01
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