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AJ53 RYR

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 125,675 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 125,675 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 113,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,148 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,148 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,317 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,672 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,656 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,039 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 62,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 49,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,111 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 33,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,025 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 RYR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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