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AF53 KJN

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 66,029 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 2520 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 2818 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 1518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

near side front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 41,470 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,508 miles

both front anti-roll bare bushes perished

Fail 25 Sep 2018 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front anti-roll bare bushes perished

both rear tyre treads lumpy

Pass 14 Oct 2017 24,694 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front antiroll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewalls with cracks in tread

Fail 14 Oct 2017 24,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front antiroll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewalls with cracks in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,499 miles

Front wipers split at ends

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 18,499 miles

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

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

Front wipers split at ends

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,222 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner / outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,912 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and pershing

offside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,368 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 14,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 9,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,964 miles

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

both outer rear side walls cracked but no visable cords shown

coolant level low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,670 miles

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

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

n/s wiper worn but still clears ok

o/s one jet blocked

rear tyres outer side walls deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,915 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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AF53 KJN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF53 KJN, 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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AF53 KJN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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