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AO03 MHV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MHV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 87,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,055 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,786 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,852 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,092 miles

o/s/f inner rack slight play

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,092 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner rack slight play

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,667 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,807 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,615 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 3MM

Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MHV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AO03 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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