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AF04 VLJ

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,387 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 74,387 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,370 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,104 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,268 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake lever slightly loose mountings (not insecure)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,560 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nearside rear tyre has a slight flat spot of tread

Fail 5 May 2010 46,560 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nearside rear tyre has a slight flat spot of tread

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,904 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front tyres worn at edges of tread

Fail 7 Mar 2009 44,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front tyres worn at edges of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,314 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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AF04 VLJ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF04 VLJ, 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 AF04 VLJ registered?

AF04 VLJ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AF04 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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