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AJ04 BVK

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,650 mi
Last recorded158,650 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 158,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 158,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush in stabilizer link ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 152,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 144,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 144,337 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

nail stuck in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2015 129,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,383 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 119,383 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2013 110,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,290 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 96,290 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket rubber excessively perished.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,669 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bush perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,375 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,965 miles

Both front tyre's worn on outer edge's.

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 BVK is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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