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AJ03 VJA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn open (possible replace drumstick and tie rod end together ?) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVISE BETTER SECURING OF AFTER MARKET POWER CABLE FROM BATTERY

ADVISE HEADLAMP POLISH, PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE

All road springs corroded.

BRAKE FLUID ON MIN AND VERY DIRTY.

COOLANT LEVEL WAS WAY BELOW MIN PRIOR TO TEST.

EARTH ISSUE ON O/S/R LAMP, ADVISE INVESTIGATION

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES VERY POOR, ADVISE REPLACEMENT LINKS.

O/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC VERY POOR, INNER PAD APPEARS LOW, ADVISE NEW FRONT DISCS AND PADS?

REARMOST EXHAUST HANGER FAILING (FIXINGS APPEAR VERY CORRODED)

Slight play in o/s rack knuckle

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

n/s/f tyre 3mm (175/65/14h)

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,202 miles

N/S/F indicator starting to show white light

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer section of tread/outer side wall

O/S/R tyre deteriorating and wearing close to limit tread at 2mm (175/65 r14)

both headlight lens deteriorated

both rear and O/S/F coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

engine oil level on min

front brake discs fairly corroded

front exhaust clamp heavily corroded advise replacement

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

wipers smear

Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S/F indicator starting to show white light

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer section of tread/outer side wall

O/S/R tyre deteriorating and wearing close to limit tread at 2mm (175/65 r14)

both headlight lens deteriorated

both rear and O/S/F coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

engine oil level on min

front brake discs fairly corroded

front exhaust clamp heavily corroded advise replacement

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

wipers smear

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,169 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,161 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Jun 2016 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked around tread

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked around tread

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,532 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slighty perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slighty perished

Pass 23 May 2014 66,592 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 62,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 62,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 57,680 miles

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

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 6 May 2011 51,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,477 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,037 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 27,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,498 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 VJA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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