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AJ03 VFL

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,070 miles

Both front tyres perishing and worn on the edges

Fail 14 Apr 2018 42,070 miles

Both front tyres perishing and worn on the edges

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Outer abs reluctor ring cracked

Offside Front tyre perished

both front wipers smear

Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

both front headlight beam pattern weak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 35,430 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre perished & starting to split & wearing low

both front headlight beam pattern weak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,301 miles

headlamp image poor

o/s/r tyre tread low and splitting

play in n/s and o/s/r tack rods

play in o/s track rod end

rear exhaust support rubber worn

Fail 18 Apr 2015 33,301 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp image poor

o/s/r tyre tread low and splitting

play in n/s and o/s/r tack rods

play in o/s track rod end

rear exhaust support rubber worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished & starting to split

rear exhaust box mounting rubber worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 31,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished & starting to split

rear exhaust box mounting rubber worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,774 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,927 miles

Screen damaged outside of swept area

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2011 25,905 miles

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

Screen damaged outside of swept area

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,887 miles

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

front brake inbalance high

Fail 16 Apr 2010 23,887 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance high

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sides front tyres worn and cracking at tread shoulders

offsidefront fog light cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,199 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 18,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,746 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 13,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VFL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 AJ03 VFL, 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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AJ03 VFL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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