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AJ04 BVC

2004 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,835 miles

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

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 117,801 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven nearside lower than offside (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 100,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Feb 2016 100,106 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Jan 2015 97,503 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,059 miles

cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,072 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,072 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play nearside and offside tierod joints

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,931 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 72,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,817 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 63,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,924 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,991 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

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 BVC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ04 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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