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AF53 MJO

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 154,483 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing may have slight routhness in rotation!

Pass 7 Sep 2012 148,417 miles

o/s/r shock has a misting of oil

Fail 4 Sep 2012 148,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r shock has a misting of oil

Pass 30 Sep 2011 144,262 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 139,983 miles

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

Front Brake Discs slightly worn and rusty

Hazard warning switch was sticky on first operation then worked ok.

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

OSF Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism has very slow retraction - suggest replacement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust bracket rubber slightly cracking - advise only

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,010 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 126,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,690 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 112,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,084 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 88,034 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AF53 MJO is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF53 MJO, 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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AF53 MJO is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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