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HT53RBX
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration HT53RBX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 39 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
39
Total Tests
20
Passes
19
Failures
51.28%
Pass Rate
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226 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,463 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brakes close to imbalance
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 196,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,110 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Sill area corroded.
- Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 192,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Sill area corroded.
- Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,280 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END JOINT
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS DAMAGED
7 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS DAMAGED
- Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END JOINT
7 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,015 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Sill damaged at front jacking points
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Slight play in rack end joint
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Rear screen washer not providing fluid
- Both Front Headlight lenses deteriorating
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 178,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Slight play in rack end joint
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Both Front Headlight lenses deteriorating
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Rear screen washer not providing fluid
- Sill damaged at front jacking points
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,056 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
1 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested cat rattling (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,713 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
22 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,848 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 163,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring under bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,000 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019 7 Jul 202629 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper end (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,776 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018 7 Jul 202621 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,510 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch cable bracket insecure
22 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch cable bracket insecure
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,576 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 145,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,941 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 139,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 139,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) Dangerous
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,455 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,863 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 7 Jul 20264 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,086 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2012 7 Jul 202612 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
12 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,909 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 7 Jul 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,472 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 7 Jul 202621 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
9 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,059 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,416 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,306 MI
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