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AJ03 ZDZ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,019 mi
Last recorded87,019 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,019 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,837 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,983 miles

hazzard light switch intermitley fails to latch curranley working ok

rear back box mounting perished curantley scuire

Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,983 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazzard light switch intermitley fails to latch curranley working ok

rear back box mounting perished curantley scuire

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,673 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,619 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,821 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,682 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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