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AO03 OAY

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,276 mi
Last recorded105,276 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 105,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 105,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 103,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 101,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Strutt top area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,456 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,067 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 99,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,143 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,143 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 81,233 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,403 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,510 miles

NSR wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,510 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

NSR wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,474 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,186 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 29,179 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,498 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 OAY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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