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AF53 YNV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,564 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 84,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,504 miles

Both headlamp aims cloudy

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,638 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 72,633 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended black buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 68,144 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Offside Front linkage pin sheared (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,673 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,484 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,658 miles

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

O/S mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,837 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,169 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,625 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 YNV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

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

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