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A19 APB

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,574 mi
Last recorded153,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 APB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 153,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 153,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 149,436 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Park brake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2021 147,232 miles

N/side drive shaft gaiter loose clip loose.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 144,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 136,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 129,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,223 miles

offside front brake hose has no slack when suspension is extended and steering turned, indicating the hose may be too short.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,120 miles

nearside front brake hose poorly positioned

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,195 miles

Oil weap from upper power steering pressure switch

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,152 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,063 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,657 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,752 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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A19 APB is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 A19 APB, 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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What year was A19 APB registered?

A19 APB is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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