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AF03 WXL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,703 mi
Last recorded84,703 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear of engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear of engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,397 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 49,189 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de laminate

rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,189 miles

rear number plate starting to de laminate

rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2007 33,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate showing early signs of deterioration

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate showing early signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,225 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 23,225 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 WXL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AF03 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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