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AJ03 VHB

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2020 121,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking possibly wheel cylinder leaking inside drum (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and wearing on outer edge, 175/65 R14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake near end of travel (9 clicks)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,215 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 114,210 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,683 miles

both front headlight lenses starting to detiorate and discolour

both front lower antiroll bar link bushes cracked/perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,683 miles

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

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

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

both front headlight lenses starting to detiorate and discolour

both front lower antiroll bar link bushes cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished on inner wall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,176 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,731 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,714 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 78,245 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,190 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,890 miles

puncture {nail} in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,957 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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AJ03 VHB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

AJ03 VHB is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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