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AF04 VRE

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,697 mi
Last recorded148,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 148,697 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 148,454 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 142,501 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,552 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 137,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,197 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 121,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 121,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount collapsed. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing front and rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking gear oil

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing front and rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter contaminated by oil leak.

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside oil leak onto offside steering rack gaiter.

windscreen very dirty on inside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,585 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,344 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,344 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,068 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 74,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,416 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,113 miles

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

requires bonnet catch

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,482 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 VRE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AF04 VRE, 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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AF04 VRE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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