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AO03 TYH

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,304 mi
Last recorded100,304 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TYH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,389 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output near side / off side (1.1.A.3d)

Front Lower Oil leak major engine oil leaks

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

Offside Front brake servo outer shell corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,222 miles

N/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise not excessive

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,530 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air bag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,259 miles

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

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

airbag light on

offside rear tyre cracking

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

offside rear tyre cracking

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,102 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n\s\ diff oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

n\s\ diff oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,833 miles

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

air bag light on

coolent low

front discs corroded

n/s rear rim bent in 4 places

n/s rear wearing low,has a wire and bail in it

no spare wheel

o/s front seat dosent tilt forward

slightly wet on os rear back plate but brakes ok

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,562 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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AO03 TYH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

AO03 TYH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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