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AF03 XDJ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,460 mi
Last recorded103,460 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XDJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,896 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 95,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,682 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,845 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,845 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,396 miles

play in os lower swivel/os outer cv boot slightly insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r lamp lens holed

Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r lamp lens holed

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,823 miles

both sides front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,682 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,437 miles

o/s/f seatbelt is slow to retract

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,276 miles

o/s/f seatbelt needs assistance retracting but does return fully would reccomend new seatbelt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,514 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread depth 4mm and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator reservoir tank cap missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,316 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 XDJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue 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 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

AF03 XDJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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