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AO03 OSC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,640 miles

parking brake lever/assembly insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever/assembly insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,278 miles

Front ABS rings corroded

Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted, both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated, system still supported

tyres perishing (185/55R15)

wiper blades smear

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside both tyres (front and rear) perishing 185/55R15

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Mar 2016 60,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside both tyres (front and rear) perishing 185/55R15

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,965 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,965 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,287 miles

rear wiper defective

Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,287 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on dash

rear wiper defective

Pass 1 May 2013 48,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 48,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,914 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,937 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 9 May 2011 43,937 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 May 2010 39,980 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 39,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 34,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,293 miles

both front discs inner face corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,329 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 OSC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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