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AJ04 XHD

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 116,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 107,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2016 107,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 101,749 miles

Front brake discs rusted

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes worn and badly perished

Offside headlamp lense degrading

Rear axle mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Nearside rear tyre perished, aged and worn to 2mm

Offside rear tyre perished and aged

Fail 14 Jun 2014 101,749 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusted

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes worn and badly perished

Offside headlamp lense degrading

Rear axle mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Nearside rear tyre perished, aged and worn to 2mm

Offside rear tyre perished and aged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,109 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,853 miles

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

front discs corroding

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

front discs corroding

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,779 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,779 miles

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 74,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 74,982 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 60,957 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,957 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 48,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 48,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 387,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,165 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet safety catch sized

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 XHD is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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