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AO03 TXY

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,304 mi
Last recorded131,304 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2025 131,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,935 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 92,013 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,801 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 79,559 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 69,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,351 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2019 63,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2018 61,836 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting go out of shape

Pass 25 May 2017 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slight oil leak (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 56,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,364 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 48,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 43,004 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 43,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 33,226 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,662 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 30,011 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 30,011 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 26,616 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 26,616 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 21,269 miles

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 May 2007 19,402 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,123 miles

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

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

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 TXY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AO03 TXY, 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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AO03 TXY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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