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AJ52 YRV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,217 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 97,217 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,383 miles

Both front tyres more worn on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,463 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 91,380 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,641 miles

osr metal brake pipe over axle starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2016 86,641 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osr metal brake pipe over axle starting to corrode

slight play in nsf inner steering joint

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning light on

high level stop light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management warning light on

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,031 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management warning light on

high level stop light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management warning light on

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,111 miles

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

slight play in nsf inner steering joint

Fail 3 Aug 2013 74,111 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish and small split/bulge in osr

slight play in nsf inner steering joint

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,632 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,623 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

a.b.s. reluctor rings cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,342 miles

Please note: slight play in o/s and n/s track rod ends.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 50,635 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 46,211 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,148 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 YRV 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 AJ52 YRV, 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 YRV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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