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AC03 AUP

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,096 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front spring corroded O.K at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all exhaust hangers corroded O.K at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front spring corroded O.K at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all exhaust hangers corroded O.K at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,067 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track control arm

Offside Front slight play in inner track control arm

Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in inner track control arm

Offside Front slight play in inner track control arm

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,701 miles

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,794 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,886 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 51,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 42,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,485 miles

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 AUP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUP, 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 AUP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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