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AJ52 YSD

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,679 mi
Last recorded113,679 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YSD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,679 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 113,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 140,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 140,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front registration plate in poor condition

front tyres wearing close to limits

hazard switch faulty

n/s front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s headlight misted

windscreen scored but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing very low

front registration plate in poor condition

hazard switch faulty

o/s headlight in poor condition

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 93,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,606 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 73,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 60,775 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,575 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 YSD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSD, 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 AJ52 YSD registered?

AJ52 YSD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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