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AJ53 EBN

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,835 mi
Last recorded131,835 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EBN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 131,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,477 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Nearside repeater lamp cover missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 125,476 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

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

Nearside repeater lamp cover missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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 29 Mar 2016 118,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,894 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,845 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 106,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 100,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 100,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 88,323 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,621 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Fail 7 Sep 2010 86,621 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,292 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 34,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EBN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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