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AF03 XDP

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XDP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bad engine oil leak

Centre exhaust mount bracket corroded

Drivers seat does not tilt forward

Engine belt noise

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on outer sidewall, and worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner track rod arm ball joint has play

Rear exhaust mount bracket poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust mount

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust mount

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.replace soon.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 76,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.both haed lamps will not aim?nearside head light deteriorated.

x 2 head light reflectors loose?

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,267 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,337 miles

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

drivers door has droped

front discs worn

nearside front ABS ring full of grease

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

drivers door has droped

front discs worn

nearside front ABS ring full of grease

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,479 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,681 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,823 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,371 miles

advise: n/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

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 XDP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XDP, 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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AF03 XDP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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