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AO03 TXS

2003 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TXS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 122,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play inner steering rack joints.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play inner steering rack joints.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 106,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/R tyre has small cracks in tread.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 97,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/R tyre has small cracks in tread.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,039 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,450 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,375 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,633 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil low...

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,496 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,444 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,505 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 39,505 miles

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

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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AO03 TXS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AO03 TXS, 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 AO03 TXS registered?

AO03 TXS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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