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AO03 TZS

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TZS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Exhaust noisy Cat rattles (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,191 miles

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

rear exhaust mountain worn

Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,191 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountain worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlight beams poor

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

Pass 15 Jun 2013 82,211 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders...175/65R14

both rear tyres worn abnormally across tread pattern and on limit

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2013 82,211 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders...175/65R14

both rear tyres have worn abnormally across tread pattern and are on limit

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 69,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,282 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 26,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 21,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,789 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 TZS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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