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AF03 WXN

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,111 mi
Last recorded111,111 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,111 miles

rear axle bushes detatching

rear silencer mount poor

brake servo canister body corroded

exhaust rattle from CAT

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

headlamp beam patterns poor

heavy clutch operation

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2018 111,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake servo canister body corroded

exhaust rattle from CAT

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks poor

front coil springs corroded

headlamp beam patterns poor

heavy clutch operation

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

rear axle bushes detatching

rear silencer mount poor

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,594 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded and weak

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,594 miles

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)

front exhaust clamp corroded and weak

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,621 miles

Center exhaust clamp is heavily corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre,

Nearside front and offside rear indicator bulbs are discolouring,

Offside front A,B,S reluctor ring corroded,

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,595 miles

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering rack has internal damage, 'cracking sound from inside rack body when turning lock to lock' (2.2.C.1d)

Center exhaust clamp is heavily corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre,

Nearside front and offside rear indicator bulbs are discolouring,

Offside front A,B,S reluctor ring corroded,

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,559 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,611 miles

both headlight beam paterns poor

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlight beam paterns poor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,231 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,061 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,061 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,757 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WXN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WXN, 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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What year was AF03 WXN registered?

AF03 WXN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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