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AO03 OPT

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,285 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 43,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2016 37,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,364 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,416 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,609 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,243 miles

slight brake drag to o/s/f

Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,241 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight brake drag to o/s/f

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,654 miles

n/s/f rack arm has slight movement

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,832 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 OPT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPT, 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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What year was AO03 OPT registered?

AO03 OPT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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