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AO03 MJV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,050 mi
Last recorded90,050 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MJV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,050 miles

dash fog warning intermittently flashes with indicator /hazard operation

engine bay oil leaks

front headlamps starting to discolour

servo casing corroded.

underside g/box mounting deteriorated.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,901 miles

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

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

dash fog warning intermittently flashes with indicator /hazard operation

engine bay oil leaks

front anti rollbar bushes deteriorated.

servo casing corroded.

underside g/box mounting deteriorated.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,016 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Nearside door mirror glass missing. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,462 miles

As per failure.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,461 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. Offside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,059 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,712 miles

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

park brake lever has slight side play

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,973 miles

slight side movement in park brake lever

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,552 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 MJV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black 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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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