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BL03 CSU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CSU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,686 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 Oct 2014 92,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,056 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,950 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 66,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front and rear disc slightly pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front and rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,719 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,719 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,440 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 22,438 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,198 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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BL03 CSU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 CSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 CSU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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