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AJ03 XRW

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XRW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,378 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 92,460 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,308 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,640 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,050 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,313 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 XRW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

AJ03 XRW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ03 XRW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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