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AJ04 BUA

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2014 76,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs worn,inner pads look low advise checking

front sill jacking points damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs worn,inner pads look low advise checking

front sill jacking points damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 66,621 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,822 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ04 BUA is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ04 BUA, 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 AJ04 BUA registered?

AJ04 BUA is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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