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AJ04 CAE

2004 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

157,548 mi
Last recorded157,548 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 157,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brake discs very worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Significant brake imbalance across rear axle, lower effort on nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2019 150,300 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut has play in upper attachment

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 150,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn one bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut has play in upper attachment

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,075 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam image very poor (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam image very poor (1.7.5a)

Significant play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage bush

Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,358 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 136,358 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,042 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn on legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2015 124,070 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres worn on the legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,523 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 91,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,862 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,856 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,732 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

front washers partially blocked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2010 77,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front washers partially blocked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 68,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,038 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 59,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,976 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 CAE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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