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AJ53 DWU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,298 mi
Last recorded91,298 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,328 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,328 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,462 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,179 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 26,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,083 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 DWU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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