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AJ04 XGU

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,529 miles

n/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Fail 18 Mar 2014 92,453 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,585 miles

Drivers window defective,.

Engine coolant very low, recomend top up.

Foot brake anti slip provision wearing through, recomend replacement.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside wiper starting to split at ends.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers window defective,.

Engine coolant very low, recomend top up.

Foot brake anti slip provision wearing through, recomend replacement.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside wiper starting to split at ends.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,166 miles

Airbag light on, (this will be considered a reason for rejection after april 2012)

Emgine coolant level low.

Footbrake anti slip provision starting to wear through.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,166 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on, (this will be considered a reason for rejection after april 2012)

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

Emgine coolant level low.

Footbrake anti slip provision starting to wear through.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,165 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag warning light on

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,259 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 7 May 2009 49,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 41,950 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 41,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,397 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XGU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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