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AJ53 RPY

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,972 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 91,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,634 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 87,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,532 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,946 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 80,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,075 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,771 miles

front inner brake pads look low cannot see properly advise looked at and disc thickness checked

n/s/r tyre pressure low no puncture visible

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,002 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,002 miles

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

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 RPY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

AJ53 RPY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is AJ53 RPY safe to buy?

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