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AC03 AOE

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,178 mi
Last recorded174,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AOE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 174,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 163,807 miles

both rear shocks damp

Pass 15 Jun 2013 142,876 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 142,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 126,163 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 126,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 111,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 94,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,982 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,982 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 60,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front brakes wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,411 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,411 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AC03 AOE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 AOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 AOE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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