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AO53 NSV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,377 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system louder than usual

near side rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,611 miles

Oil leak

exhaust abit noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,263 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 28,240 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,926 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 21,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,305 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 NSV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO53 NSV, 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 AO53 NSV registered?

AO53 NSV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AO53 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 NSV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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