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AJ53 LXH

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking around sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking around sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 99,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

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

Offside Front seat top half does not fold down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 99,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

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

Offside Front seat top half does not fold down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel bearing dry

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel bearing dry

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,735 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,007 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,839 miles

front discs worn

Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,903 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 41,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 34,759 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,547 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,080 miles

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

offside front tyre low

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AJ53 LXH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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