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AJ04 CEX

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,843 mi
Last recorded168,843 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 168,843 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 168,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 165,898 miles

discs poor

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 157,433 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2012 157,433 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2011 145,742 miles

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

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

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 bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2011 145,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 126,002 miles

Brake fluid level is getting low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,002 miles

Brake fluid level is getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 108,565 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside front tyre is getting low on the outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,423 miles

Front brake discs are getting worn

Fail 26 Mar 2008 86,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs are getting worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,313 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 CEX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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