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AC03 BCY

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

153,461 mi
Last recorded153,461 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 153,461 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Sep 2015 153,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Mar 2014 146,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,724 miles

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

Oil leak

both rears and nearside front tyres slightly perished 185/55/15

front discs in poor condition

rear exhaust mount worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2012 125,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both rears and nearside front tyres slightly perished 185/55/15

front discs in poor condition

rear exhaust mount worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2012 125,722 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

chassis number not clear to read

clutch bearing worn

front brake discs worn..advise to replace

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2011 121,945 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 9 Feb 2011 121,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,600 miles

play in rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 116,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in rack

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,797 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 111,583 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,336 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 100,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc wearing thin

offside front brake disc wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,187 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 86,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AC03 BCY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AC03 BCY, 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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AC03 BCY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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