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AJ04 CGU

2004 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,068 mi
Last recorded85,068 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 85,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 85,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,537 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi hose to offside rear wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs sensor pick up ring badly corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front inners ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,107 miles

metal brake pipe across axle lightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,987 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipe across axle lightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,855 miles

brake pipe across rear axle slight corrosion

oil leak, under side has fair amount of oil

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,929 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,058 miles

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face

rear tyres are starting to perish on walls

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,326 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,326 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre splitting & cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,263 miles

Offside front brake disc is corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,263 miles

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

Offside front brake disc is corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,697 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,172 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 CGU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CGU, 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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What year was AJ04 CGU registered?

AJ04 CGU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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