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AO03 LFA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,699 miles

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

Offside Front mirror housing slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lenses misty

fanbelt perished

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror housing slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lenses misty

fanbelt perished

Pass 14 Nov 2015 63,651 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to perish

headlight lens turning cloudy

Fail 14 Nov 2015 63,651 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to perish

headlight lens turning cloudy

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,659 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,538 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,134 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 39,134 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 22,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,983 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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AO03 LFA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO03 LFA, 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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AO03 LFA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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