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AF03 XCX

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,856 mi
Last recorded109,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XCX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,753 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 82,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 38,751 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,281 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 XCX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 XCX registered?

AF03 XCX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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