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AF03 XEA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 135,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,676 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 133,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 124,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 113,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 103,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,599 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 95,599 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

numberplate light dim

slight roughness in steering when operated

Pass 31 Aug 2010
Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 55,013 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low.

Fail 2 May 2008 55,013 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn low.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,109 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 XEA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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