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AF03 OHL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,883 mi
Last recorded132,883 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 132,883 miles

engine oil leak

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

separating to n/s/r axle bush

slight n/s/f + o/s/f steering rod play

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,320 miles

n/s/f tyre 3 mm tread + bold outer edge - recommend replace

o/s repeater lens missing

o/s/f drop link rubber cracking

o/s/f tyre worn/bold outer edge

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight exhaust blow @ cat to centre section

some steering rod play

Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre 3 mm tread + bold outer edge - recommend replace

o/s repeater lens missing

o/s/f drop link rubber cracking

o/s/f tyre worn/bold outer edge

screen washer poor

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight exhaust blow @ cat to centre section

some steering rod play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,332 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s repeater lens missing

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight dent to o/s/f wheel rim

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

some corrosion to brake servo

Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,332 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s repeater lens missing

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight dent to o/s/f wheel rim

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

some corrosion to brake servo

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,389 miles

some offside front brake judder

both front wishbones inner bushes seperating

both rear axle front mount bushes separating/starting to weaken

exhaust flexi section-mesh adrift

nearside rear tyre on legal limit in places-rec replace

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

slight play in offside front steering rod

Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front wishbones inner bushes separating

both rear axle front mount bushes separating/starting to weaken

exhaust flexi section- mesh adrift

nearside rear tyre on legal limit in places-recommend replace

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

slight play in offside front steering rod

some brake judder to nearside front footbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,500 miles

front tyres low on tread towards outer edges

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight o/s/f steering rod play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,037 miles

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

some front brake inbalance

wear to n/s/r tyre outer edge

wear/perishing to front drop link rubbers

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,187 miles

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

separating to rear subframe bushes

slight o/s/f steering rod play

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,603 miles

both front tyres bold edges + near/on legal limit - recommend replace

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

rear exhaust mounting rubber worn

slight separating to front wishbones inner bushes

very slight steering rod play both sides

Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,603 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres bold edges + near/on legal limit - recommend replace

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

rear exhaust mounting rubber worn

slight separating to front wishbones inner bushes

very slight steering rod play both sides

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,561 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,173 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 37,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,378 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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AF03 OHL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF03 OHL, 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 AF03 OHL registered?

AF03 OHL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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