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AA53 LAG

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,608 mi
Last recorded84,608 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 LAG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,608 miles

n/s and o/s front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

slight play n/s steering rack inner ball joint

slight play o/s front upper strut mounting

Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

slight play n/s steering rack inner ball joint

slight play o/s front upper strut mounting

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges 2mm recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edge, 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

dent in bonnet

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated, recommend replace

washers slightly weak in operation,, recommend check

Fail 15 Dec 2015 81,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges 2mm recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edge, 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

dent in bonnet

engine has mis-fire

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated, recommend replace

washers slightly weak in operation,, recommend check

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management warning light on

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

Fail 14 Oct 2014 79,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine management warning light on

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,667 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,667 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,533 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,533 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,985 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 13 Jul 2009 39,202 miles

drivers seat back does not tilt forward

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,849 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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AA53 LAG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AA53 LAG, 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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AA53 LAG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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