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AO03 OAZ

2003 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OAZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 71,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,029 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,699 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2010 51,639 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 34,266 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,114 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 OAZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OAZ, 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

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What year was AO03 OAZ registered?

AO03 OAZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is AO03 OAZ safe to buy?

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