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AO03 UBN

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 115,190 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 115,187 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 111,495 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 111,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,523 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 106,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,536 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,527 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease and slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 92,780 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease and slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,362 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 70,476 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 70,474 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,586 miles

nearside rear axle mount bush worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,214 miles

all wiper blades are split

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,310 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 UBN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

AO03 UBN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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