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AM53 CPN

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,303 mi
Last recorded79,303 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CPN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2018 79,303 miles

headlamps sight misty

Fail 24 Nov 2018 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing RUBBERS CRACKING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush RUBBER SPITTING (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,976 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,535 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 71,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,942 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,878 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,269 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,613 miles

air bag light stays illuminated

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness ?

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

air bag light stays illuminated

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness ?

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,988 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 30,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,120 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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AM53 CPN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AM53 CPN, 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 AM53 CPN registered?

AM53 CPN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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