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C3 TKC

2026 Renault Clio

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TKC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 42,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 42,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,204 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,474 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,168 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,606 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 38,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking but not to cords

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking but not to cords

exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking but not to cords

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking but not to cords

exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,908 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,744 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,743 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,358 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 32,358 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,735 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,727 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,970 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking in tread area.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,433 miles

offside rear tyre showing cracks to tread area

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,666 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 16,665 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,712 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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C3 TKC is a 2026 Renault Clio in Red. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C3 TKC, 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 0 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C3 TKC is a 2026 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2026.

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