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AC03 BVR

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 149,588 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front lower suspension arms rusting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front shock absorb er corroding

Offside Front front shock absorb er heavily corroding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine tick over erratic

some paint work issues

under body steering suspension brakes have surface rust

Fail 21 Feb 2020 149,588 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front lower suspension arms rusting

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front shock absorb er corroding

Offside Front front shock absorb er heavily corroding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine tick over erratic

some paint work issues

under body steering suspension brakes have surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,449 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to weep grease advise early replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to weep grease advise early replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,352 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 131,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,672 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 119,685 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 119,683 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 113,356 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,115 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 104,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,014 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 96,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,455 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 85,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,056 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inside edge.

slight hand brake travel.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

slight hand brake travel.

Pass 14 May 2009 62,865 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in tread n/s/f tyre not to cords

inner front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,477 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 BVR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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