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2003 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration ML03VCZ
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 24 Apr 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,945 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,945 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,457 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,200 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- boot access through rear seat
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- boot access through rear seat
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,243 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
11 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,445 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside / Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside / Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside / Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,527 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,964 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass damaged ()
- Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels have damage to the inner side of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front grease from pervious repair
16 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades torn off (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass damaged ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front grease from pervious repair
- Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels have damage to the inner side of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,860 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,394 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017 23 Jun 202616 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,430 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016 23 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,516 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
16 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,695 MI
23 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,695 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,117 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
9 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,556 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,740 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 23 Jun 202616 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,109 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,473 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 23 Jun 20261 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,296 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,508 MI
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ML03VCZ was registered on 2003-05-09
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