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AO03 TZK

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 96,603 miles

Brake servo corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,603 miles

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

Brake servo corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 88,973 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,305 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing very slighty rough

Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing very slighty rough

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,019 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,905 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,679 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,675 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,584 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 66,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting thin

Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in nsr tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,013 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES, ENDS SPLIT

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 TZK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TZK, 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 TZK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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