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AF53 YNU

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,662 mi
Last recorded77,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YNU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,662 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,661 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,559 miles

High level stop light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2019 75,558 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,238 miles

Central stop bulb inop

Had to add 1.5 litre of engine oil

Very slight play in o/s/f wheel (let develop)

Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,238 miles

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

Central stop bulb inop

Had to add 1.5 litre of engine oil

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bulbs in light cluster interact with each other

Very slight play in o/s/f wheel (let develop)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,119 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2017 63,113 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,248 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces very corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre is very perished.o/e ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative terminal and positive loose to the extent vehicle kept stopping. (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc's inner faces very corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre is very perished.o/e ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear wheel bearing deteriorating/noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,791 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear wheel bearing deteriorating/noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,559 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,181 miles

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,261 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,754 miles

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

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

n/s rear seatbelt buckle operation

n/s rear tyre wear

o/s headlight aim low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,040 miles

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

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

hazard switch stiff

n/s brake light incorrect operation

o/s headlight aim high

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,097 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 YNU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF53 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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