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AC03 EGG

2005 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 EGG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 106,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded covers over outer sills so cant inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,176 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT TWISTED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear REAR SEAT BASE MISSING AT TIME OF TEST!

Fail 17 Aug 2023 106,176 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT MOUNT BOLTS / SPRINGS (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective MISSING (8.2.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT TWISTED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear REAR SEAT BASE MISSING AT TIME OF TEST!

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non standard suspension fitted

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,359 miles

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

front tyres sizes different to rear(on same axle)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,494 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,689 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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AC03 EGG is a 2005 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 AC03 EGG, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 EGG is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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