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AJ03 ZHC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,276 mi
Last recorded136,276 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 136,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,527 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 124,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,201 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 104,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,770 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,569 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,283 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,283 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 79,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,181 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,239 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 26 Jul 2007 61,156 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rattle, poss inside cat

n/s/f tyre tread depth low -3mm

n/s/r tyre tread depth low -2.5mm

Pass 16 May 2006 43,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 43,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 ZHC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

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

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