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AJ03 VFB

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,355 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,496 miles

headlamps frosty headlamp patterns poor

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

headlamps frosty headlamp patterns poor

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake disc corroded on the inner surface

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded on the inner surface

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,043 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,000 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,000 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 12,522 miles

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

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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AJ03 VFB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AJ03 VFB, 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 AJ03 VFB registered?

AJ03 VFB is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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