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AK03 PBY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,728 mi
Last recorded104,728 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 104,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,964 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to windscreen

nsr tyre punctured

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,964 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to windscreen

nsr tyre punctured

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,555 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

slight play in nsf top strut mount

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

slight play in nsf top strut mount

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,611 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,534 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

stonechip(s) to windscreen

various oil leaks

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

sligth smear on wiper blades

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,568 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s/r tread depth low

stone chip zone b less than 40 mm

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 29 Mar 2013 64,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s/r tread depth low

stone chip zone b less than 40 mm

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,953 miles

Nearside Outer 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,562 miles

both seat levers inop

brake fluid reservior damp

exhaust rubbers perished and cracking exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

wheel trims damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,562 miles

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

both seat levers inop

brake fluid reservior damp

exhaust rubbers perished and cracking exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

wheel trims damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,788 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,779 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,634 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,319 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,984 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 22,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 PBY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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