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CN53 DJU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,268 mi
Last recorded88,268 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,268 miles

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

all discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

underside lateral bar corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,240 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

underside lateral bar corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,540 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 54,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,542 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CN53 DJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 DJU, 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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CN53 DJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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