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AG53 ZFC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,504 mi
Last recorded143,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,504 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 143,456 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 139,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 139,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 23 Jan 2018 134,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 134,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,020 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 127,884 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,715 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,210 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 111,207 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,416 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,974 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,952 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,944 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,294 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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AG53 ZFC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 AG53 ZFC, 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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AG53 ZFC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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