CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO03 OAX

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,201 mi
Last recorded61,201 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 61,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,399 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanging brackets deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2018 55,399 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both headlamps flashing when switched on (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanging brackets deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 48,696 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 48,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,322 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,792 miles

screen scratched

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,792 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

screen scratched

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,264 miles

screen scrached

Fail 29 Apr 2013 32,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen scrached

Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,035 miles

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

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

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

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

screen scrached

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,035 miles

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

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

screen scrached

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 14,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,373 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO03 OAX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO03 OAX?

You can check the full history of AO03 OAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO03 OAX registered?

AO03 OAX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is AO03 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 OAX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO03 OAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO03 OAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.