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AJ53 DXW

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,614 mi
Last recorded86,614 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,226 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 85,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 85,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,733 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,733 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,597 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2014 74,587 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

front pads unevenly worn

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,233 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 Sep 2013 72,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,383 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 64,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,085 miles

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 10 Oct 2006 46,496 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 DXW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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