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AJ53 DYP

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DYP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,118 miles

Front anti roll bar links n/s and o/s detiorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm in places advise early replacement

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

Offside Front inner edge of front tyre weaRING

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low 175/65/14t

Fail 14 Jan 2016 110,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front anti roll bar links n/s and o/s detiorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm in places advise early replacement

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front inner edge of front tyre weaRING

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low 175/65/14t

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2014 103,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 100,400 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,626 miles

Air bag warning light staying on

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,175 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,896 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 73,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front abs reluctor rings cracked

nearside front tyre tread is worn down to legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,047 miles

bottom of servo wet possible brake fluid leak or spillage investigate further

Fail 27 Sep 2008 48,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bottom of servo wet possible brake fluid leak or spillage investigate further

Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,951 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 DYP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ53 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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