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AJ03 VGD

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,639 mi
Last recorded183,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VGD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 183,639 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition n/s and o/s headlamp glass and beam intensity

condition n/s rack gaiter BORDERLINE

leak on gear box

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2015 183,639 miles

condition n/s and o/s headlamp glass and beam intensity

condition n/s rack gaiter BORDERLINE

leak on gear box

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2014 170,885 miles

n/s/r tyre

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 11 Jan 2013 146,124 miles

o/s/r tyre wear low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,110 miles

damage and repair to rear

Fail 27 Jan 2011 97,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage and repair to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,223 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,353 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 76,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,569 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,594 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VGD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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