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AJ04 XGP

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,233 mi
Last recorded126,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 126,233 miles

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

nearside front cv boot perished but not leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2025 126,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front cv boot perished but not leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,578 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 115,578 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,083 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 90,423 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,099 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 85,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 78,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,051 miles

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,051 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 207 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,565 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,865 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,756 miles

brake discs pitting

Fail 15 Jul 2011 42,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs pitting

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,684 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,664 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,366 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 XGP is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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