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AF03 OPB

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,106 mi
Last recorded70,106 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator/hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 58,601 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 58,601 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,163 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back-box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 57,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back-box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,150 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,150 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,967 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,760 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,760 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 40,437 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,017 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,479 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 28,479 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,150 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 20,150 miles

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

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

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

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 OPB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AF03 OPB, 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 OPB is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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