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AJ53 LZL

2003 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,778 mi
Last recorded195,778 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 195,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside excessive wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside both need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 195,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside excessive wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside both need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 179,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 172,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 168,959 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 168,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 162,789 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 158,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 151,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 143,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 143,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 135,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 119,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 99,315 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,240 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,921 miles

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

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 LZL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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