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AF03 XDZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

5,434 mi
Last recorded5,434 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XDZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 5,434 miles

Offside Front top mount play

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 5,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top mount play

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 4,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car is rusty underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2024 3,471 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2024 3,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2023 2,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 1,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,548 miles

n/s/f top strut mount has slight wear

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 22 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

n/s/f top strut mount has slight wear

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight wear to n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,749 miles

both front lower arms corroded

slight play developing both front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,887 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion

both front lower arms slight corrosion

slight movement both front top strut mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,621 miles

both front lower arms corroding

slight play developing both front top strut mounts

Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms corroding

slight play developing both front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,564 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper split slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear wiper blade split slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,846 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 XDZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XDZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF03 XDZ?

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What year was AF03 XDZ registered?

AF03 XDZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is AF03 XDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XDZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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