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AM03 AYO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AYO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 61,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 61,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 51,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 46,908 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 46,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,347 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 41,315 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,099 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 36,046 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge - 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 34,669 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge - 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 22,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,814 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak around turbo area

engine cover fitted

osr tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,731 miles

Oil leak slight leak of oil, appears to be from turbo

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,178 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 31 Mar 2015 22,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,186 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,702 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 8 Apr 2011 20,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 20,027 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,906 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 17,894 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,704 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on edges (advise)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,684 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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AM03 AYO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AM03 AYO, 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 AM03 AYO registered?

AM03 AYO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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