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AF03 OLW

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,087 mi
Last recorded103,087 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 103,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 98,802 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 98,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,996 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2016 87,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2016 87,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,218 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,149 miles

both front anti-roll-bar drop link rubber bushs cracking

damage on all 4 wheel rims inner and outer

front brake discs rusty and starting to lip

Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,149 miles

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

both front anti-roll-bar drop link rubber bushs cracking

damage on all 4 wheel rims inner and outer

front brake discs rusty and starting to lip

Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,672 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,173 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 OLW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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