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AJ53 RZU

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,503 mi
Last recorded123,503 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,503 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken, but holding

Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust clamp broken, but holding

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 123,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 109,631 miles

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 18 May 2015 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 100,051 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 100,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,896 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 97,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 87,281 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 87,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,412 miles

advise o/s/front track rod end slight play in it.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,412 miles

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

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

advise o/s/front track rod end slight play in it.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,162 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 31,227 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,227 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 RZU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

AJ53 RZU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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