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AJ03 VHL

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,566 miles

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,566 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside And Offside Front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 98,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 97,346 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position Lights Effected By Operation Of Indicator

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,153 miles

Offside Front shock absorber badly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 89,971 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 59,097 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 58,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,126 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre split in tread

Fail 14 May 2007 27,314 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 27,314 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 19,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,470 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 VHL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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