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2003 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration SW03DXP
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 75,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe fixing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe fixing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,785 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,972 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,923 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,752 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play at n/s/f steering arm
- slight dampness at radiator
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre at 2-3mm
- Nearside Front wiper blade torn
- rear tyres cracking
23 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wiper blade torn
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- slight play at n/s/f steering arm
- slight dampness at radiator
- rear tyres cracking
- Nearside Rear tyre at 2-3mm
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 558,853 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 9 Jun 202619 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner trim (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,384 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,181 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,586 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 9 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,790 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,065 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 9 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,075 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 9 Jun 202610 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,796 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,984 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 9 Jun 20265 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,100 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009 9 Jun 20261 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
3 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,815 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,443 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2007 9 Jun 20262 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,443 MI
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SW03DXP was registered on 2003-05-06
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