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N903 CDY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,767 mi
Last recorded101,767 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 CDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,215 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ALL REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN AND HAVE TEMPORARY REPAIRS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHING

O/S REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR NO PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,437 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS STARTING TO PERISH

INNER FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

N/S FRONT STEERING GAITER PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

INNER FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

N/S FRONT STEERING GAITER PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear tyre perished in side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,821 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 73,821 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,883 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,883 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,884 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 54,883 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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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N903 CDY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 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 N903 CDY, 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 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N903 CDY registered?

N903 CDY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N903 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N903 CDY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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