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AJ03 ZCT

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,510 mi
Last recorded139,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 139,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,857 miles

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated

engine very oily

front registration plate is damaged

front suspension top mounts have play

headlamp lenses are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

o/s windscreen wiper is smearing slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2016 133,857 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated

engine very oily

front registration plate is damaged

front suspension top mounts have play

headlamp lenses are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

o/s windscreen wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,574 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT !!

front registration plate is damaged

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

Fail 8 Nov 2015 126,529 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACES !!

N/S/F TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT !!

front registration plate is damaged

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 110,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,465 miles

handbrake lever sticking on occasionally

Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,465 miles

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

handbrake lever sticking on occasionally

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,332 miles

parking brake action a little notchy

Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,332 miles

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

parking brake action a little notchy

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,823 miles

o/s mirror damaged

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,653 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 28,500 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 6 May 2006 28,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ZCT 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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

AJ03 ZCT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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