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AJ03 ZHV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,300 mi
Last recorded116,300 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZHV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint under rack boot (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 116,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint under rack boot (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,241 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,810 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S Track Rod end joint

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S steering rack arm inner bush/joint area

Appears to be slight side to side movement starting at P/Brake lever (mounts?)

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Brake servo unit starting to get abit corroded

Rear bumper cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,810 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S Track Rod end joint

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S steering rack arm inner bush/joint area

Appears to be slight side to side movement starting at P/Brake lever (mounts?)

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Brake servo unit starting to get abit corroded

Rear bumper cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,228 miles

Appears to be slight side to side movement starting at P/Brake lever (Mount nuts may need tightening up)

N/S/R tyre abit low on tread

N/S/R wheel Inner rim abit bent

O/S/R tyre near limits of tread wear

Rear end exhaust mounting rubber getting deteriorated and worn (Appears to be slight knocking noise when starting up)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,292 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Front Inner b/pads getting low and nearing limits of wear

N/S/F wheel Inner rim abit bent

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres almost ON limits of tread wear

O/S/F b/disc getting abit corroded at Inner face edge area

O/S/R tyre low on tread

Slight side to side movement starting at P/Brake lever

Small crack at screen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,766 miles

Free movement atpark lever.

Front brake discs are lightly scored and mottled at inner faces.

Front brakes are out of ballance

Offside front tyre is worn close to wear bars,

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,766 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Free movement atpark lever.

Front brake discs are lightly scored and mottled at inner faces.

Front brakes are out of ballance

Offside front tyre is worn close to wear bars,

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,230 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S steering rack arm inner joint area

N/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread

N/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent (BOARDER LINE)

Rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever (Mountings?)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S steering rack arm inner joint area

N/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread

N/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent (BOARDER LINE)

Rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever (Mountings?)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZHV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver 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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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