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AF03 VNK

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 95,756 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

top brake light missing

Pass 21 Apr 2020 90,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,736 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,504 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,005 miles

grease round cv boots can see no holes

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,141 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,377 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,705 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 41,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,611 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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AF03 VNK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF03 VNK, 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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AF03 VNK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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