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AJ52 FYV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,821 mi
Last recorded67,821 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FYV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,821 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,190 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,026 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,026 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,306 miles

front brake pads low

high level stop light inop

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake pads low

high level stop light inop

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,824 miles

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

front link bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,656 miles

fog tell tail. when brake applied

slight side play in parking brake lever

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,656 miles

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

fog tell tail. when brake applied

slight side play in parking brake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 22,791 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear tyres slight cracks in tread (175/65/14)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,974 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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AJ52 FYV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ52 FYV, 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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AJ52 FYV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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