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AJ53 RVL

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,777 mi
Last recorded163,777 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 163,777 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top of mcpherson strut

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 163,775 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit on top of battery (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground wire from front to rear (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in top of mcpherson strut

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 161,335 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 161,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 155,315 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 155,315 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,112 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,334 miles

front discs coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,773 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

headlamp patterns poor

n/s outer cv boot holed

n/s/f sidelight dim

n/s/r brake lag-27%

o/s outer cv boot cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,890 miles

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

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

headlamps diffused

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

headlamps diffused

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,145 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter slight leak

oil leak from oil filter

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,145 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter slight leak

oil leak from oil filter

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,693 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,259 miles

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,186 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,186 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,612 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,013 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 RVL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

AJ53 RVL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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