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AO53 HTT

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,855 miles

Offside Rear road wheel has had a weld repair to inner bead rim area

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

steering lock does not engage but the vehicle has a factory fitted engine immobiliser

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,371 miles

BOTTOM OF BRAKE SERVO BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F & N/S/F ANTI ROLL LINK RUBBERS BECOMING PERISHED.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTTOM OF BRAKE SERVO BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F & N/S/F ANTI ROLL LINK RUBBERS BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,975 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing low on inside dge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 719,218 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing low on inside dge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,947 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 64,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,592 miles

1. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to buldge.

Fail 7 Apr 2012 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to buldge.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,695 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,374 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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AO53 HTT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue 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 AO53 HTT, 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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AO53 HTT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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