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AF53 UTC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UTC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 138,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 124,606 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,950 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both steering rack ends.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 98,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,433 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 UTC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UTC, 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 AF53 UTC registered?

AF53 UTC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AF53 UTC safe to buy?

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