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AO03 UOW

2003 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,243 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing ,presenting a sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has become detached and,is in fact, missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 107,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lights no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,927 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center clamp rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 104,874 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Top strut mounts slight movement both sides.

Fail 7 May 2019 104,874 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Top strut mounts slight movement both sides.

Pass 1 May 2018 98,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 98,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 89,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,191 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 71,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 61,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 53,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 41,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,675 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,237 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 UOW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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