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AJ04 BUU

2004 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,454 mi
Last recorded178,454 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BUU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 178,454 miles

both front brake discs very worn/corroded.

both front headlamp lenses in poor condition.

engine noisey.

front brake pads low.

off side rear coil spring corroded.

off side rear steel brake pipe corroded in clip on axle.

oil leak/sump corroded.

Fail 17 May 2016 178,305 miles

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

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

both front brake discs very worn/corroded.

both front headlamp lenses in poor condition.

engine noisey.

front brake pads low.

front wheels one steel one alloy but tyres same size.

off side rear coil spring corroded.

off side rear steel brake pipe corroded in clip on axle.

oil leak/sump corroded.

spare tyre worn out.

Fail 5 May 2015 155,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2015 155,728 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 129,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front whheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 129,434 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front whheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 109,888 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 May 2013 109,888 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 May 2012 102,914 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2012 102,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2011 90,615 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 90,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 75,904 miles

front brakes getting low

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes getting low

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 11 May 2009 62,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,012 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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AJ04 BUU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BUU, 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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AJ04 BUU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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