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AF03 XCL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,172 mi
Last recorded87,172 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 87,172 miles

Brake servo badly rusted at base

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box mounting badly deteriorated

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 May 2014 87,172 miles

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

Brake servo badly rusted at base

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box mounting badly deteriorated

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 81,729 miles

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

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

brake servo housing rusted at base

exhaust rear mounting rubber weak

Fail 16 May 2013 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake servo housing rusted at base

exhaust rear mounting rubber weak

n/side front roadwheel has damge to inner rim

n/side outer d/shaft boot slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2012 76,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2012 76,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 73,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 73,420 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 69,966 miles

both inner steering rack ends have slight play

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both inner steering rack ends have slight play

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2009 66,944 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 15 May 2009 66,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 14 May 2008 60,499 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 May 2007 57,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 57,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

rear tyres perishing and wearing low.

slight play in offside front suspension leg and steering rack.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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 XCL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

AF03 XCL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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