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AJ04 CCY

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,377 mi
Last recorded156,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 156,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust support rubber worn

Pass 1 Jul 2024 150,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in track rods

Fail 1 Jul 2024 150,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in track rods

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 145,812 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,233 miles

Front both front headlight lenses deterated

Front both track rods have slight play

Nearside Front slight play in bottom arm bushes

Rear exhaust support rubber worn & broken

Fail 4 Jul 2022 140,233 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlight lenses deterated

Front both track rods have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in bottom arm bushes

Nearside Front tyre badly worn & close to legal limit

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

Rear exhaust support rubber worn & broken

Pass 29 Jun 2021 132,485 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Front Both inner track rod joints slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2021 132,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Front Both inner track rod joints slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2020 125,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 125,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 118,363 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 118,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 106,794 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 106,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,777 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Slight oil leak

Slight play in track rods

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,984 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,984 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,738 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,561 miles

front washers not working properly (but clearing screen)

offside front wheel trim damaged (sharp edge)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front washers not working properly (but clearing screen)

offside front wheel trim damaged (sharp edge)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 48,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear Tyre splitting on tread shoulders

rear Exhaust Mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 34,774 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,774 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,419 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,055 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 CCY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CCY, 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 CCY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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