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AJ03 ZFC

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

21,867 mi
Last recorded21,867 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 21,867 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 21,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2019 21,856 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 18,947 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 17,747 miles

All tyres perished

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 17,730 miles

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

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

All tyres perished

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,482 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

all 4 wheel trims damaged

Pass 30 May 2015 7,879 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 7,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Jun 2014 2,891 miles

both sides front and offside rear wheel trims damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 2,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both sides front and offside rear wheel trims damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,416 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,879 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,879 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,093 miles

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

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

both sides front and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm at tread shoulders

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,589 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn to about 2mm on outer edges of tread

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,213 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 ZFC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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