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AC03 AZL

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,319 mi
Last recorded113,319 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,319 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 113,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 109,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,918 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 92,331 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,331 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,619 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,274 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 AZL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AZL, 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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What year was AC03 AZL registered?

AC03 AZL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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