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AJ53 RSV

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,127 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and worn outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 81,127 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and worn outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,719 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,020 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 70,020 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,310 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,439 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,664 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn low at tread shoulders

Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both sides front tyres worn low at tread shoulders

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,628 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on tread shoulders

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,228 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 27,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,935 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 RSV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

AJ53 RSV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AJ53 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 RSV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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