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AJ04 XFY

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,697 mi
Last recorded129,697 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Fail 17 Aug 2020 125,758 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 125,744 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,960 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 122,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 119,835 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,831 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 117,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 111,076 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 105,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 101,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 93,108 miles

brake servo rusty

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 21 May 2012 93,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake servo rusty

engine mangerment light on vehicle has a bad misfire

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 21 May 2011 84,366 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 84,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2010 66,626 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 66,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 53,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,648 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 26,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XFY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

AJ04 XFY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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