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AO03 TYS

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,400 mi
Last recorded120,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,400 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 9 air fresheners one unofficial car park pass and one sat nav mount ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,399 miles

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 9 air fresheners one unofficial car park pass and one sat nav mount ()

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,575 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,681 miles

Both head lamp lenses poor

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,199 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,199 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 63,590 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,122 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,120 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,238 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,964 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 TYS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

AO03 TYS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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