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A16 CGS

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,534 miles

Both outer sill areas corroding

Both rear outer wheel arch areas corroding

Front and rear bumper areas damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle body damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle body damaged

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle body damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle body damaged

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front plastic wing cracked but no sharp edge

various body panel damage

Fail 26 Feb 2024 96,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front plastic wing cracked but no sharp edge

various body panel damage

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroding

front & rear bumpers damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroding

front & rear bumpers damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 82h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre on approx. 2.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,136 miles

Both front head lamps tarnished slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount perished (7.1.1)

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

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

both front headlamps tarnished slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,955 miles

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 t (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on approx. 2.5mm

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front cv joint wearing

Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on approx. 2.5mm

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front cv joint wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,149 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,860 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,370 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 67,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,567 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,567 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,256 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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A16 CGS is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 A16 CGS, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 CGS is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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