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AJ03 VJZ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,475 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,475 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,920 miles

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,117 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,106 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,642 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 57,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 53,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,461 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,058 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,931 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 34,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,624 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 VJZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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