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AJ03 VJX

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

front sub frame starting to corrode

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,159 miles

air bag light stays on a long time befor going out

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,634 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,409 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,524 miles

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

both inner rack joints have slight play both top mounts have slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake servo starting to corode

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,927 miles

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

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,129 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,126 miles

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

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,883 miles

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 52,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 52,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 May 2007 41,833 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 29,772 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 VJX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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