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AJ03 XSD

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 87,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,435 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,435 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,627 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs worn corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring badly corroded (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hazzard warning lamp switch sticky

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,956 miles

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 7 Jul 2010 43,612 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 43,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 34,881 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,400 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 XSD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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