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AK53 MUC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,705 mi
Last recorded110,705 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MUC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2018 101,166 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2015 100,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,520 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,441 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,143 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,627 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,485 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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AK53 MUC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK53 MUC, 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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AK53 MUC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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