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AK03 OZJ

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,176 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 94,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,884 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 82,884 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 74,995 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 74,995 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 65,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 55,093 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 May 2009 55,093 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2008 45,686 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 May 2008 45,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,781 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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AK03 OZJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK03 OZJ, 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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AK03 OZJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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