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AF03 XDE

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,151 mi
Last recorded131,151 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XDE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 131,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 127,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,320 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 120,320 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,899 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 118,863 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,990 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 114,990 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,370 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 106,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

brake pedal anti-slip worn

rear exhaust mount split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,158 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

brake pedal anti-slip worn

rear exhaust mount split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,767 miles

Battery insecure

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,890 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hazard switch difficult to operate

Fail 22 Apr 2009 86,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,364 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,901 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,262 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 XDE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

AF03 XDE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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