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AK03 PBX

2003 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 113,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 102,021 miles

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,993 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Fail 2 May 2015 93,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 93,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,717 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 76,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,334 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,461 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 49,741 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 43,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,901 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 38,901 miles

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

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

advise offside rear seat belt catch intermitantly sticks.

front brake disc poor condition.

handbrake hits on something when releasing.

rear exhaust mount starting to perish.

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 PBX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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