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AFZ 5812

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5812
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,411 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 97,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 89,427 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 87,200 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 87,200 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively diesel pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2018 85,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 83,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 80,042 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2016 80,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 69,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 131,013 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 130,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 107,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 107,051 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 98,819 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2008 91,024 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,024 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 77,296 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,296 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 51,499 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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AFZ 5812 is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFZ 5812, 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 AFZ 5812 registered?

AFZ 5812 is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is AFZ 5812 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 5812 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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