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AJ53 DZC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,118 mi
Last recorded100,118 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 100,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,193 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 92,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 88,136 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,671 miles

damage to o/s

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged.

o/s headlight broken but not insecure.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,955 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged. n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,577 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 65,577 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 62,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,047 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,047 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,858 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,611 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 DZC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DZC, 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 AJ53 DZC registered?

AJ53 DZC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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