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AC03 BJK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,193 mi
Last recorded122,193 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 122,193 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 111,354 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,957 miles

Front brake discs are heavily lipped, due to wear and tear

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,957 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs are heavily lipped, due to wear and tear

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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Unable to see condition of inner front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,610 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,610 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,719 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,381 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,381 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 62,416 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,104 miles

front brake discs show corrosion and pitting on inner face

front wipers smeary

odd speed rated tyres on rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,747 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 29,747 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AC03 BJK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AC03 BJK, 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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AC03 BJK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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