MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
play in steering rack inner joints
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
play in rack
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
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)
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
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?
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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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