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AJ53 DVZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,999 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,074 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 52,074 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative poor contact in switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,992 miles

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

Nearside washer jet partly blocked

Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 37,040 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 34,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint found on play detectors (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,885 miles

advise front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,866 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 32,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 30,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

advise vehicle presented with no rear seat swabs

advise both front tyres perished between treads

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

advise vehicle presented with no rear seat swabs

advise both front tyres perished between treads

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,821 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s washer jet partually blocked advise n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to perish [4mm]175/65R14T

Fail 3 Dec 2012 29,821 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s washer jet partually blocked advise n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to perish [4mm]175/65R14T

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,238 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear seat lower section missing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 28,238 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear seat lower section missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,338 miles

drivers seat loose in runners

Fail 2 Dec 2010 26,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

drivers seat loose in runners

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,858 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,053 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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AJ53 DVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AJ53 DVZ, 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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AJ53 DVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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