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AJ04 XJN

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged.

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 119,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged.

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,824 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

advisory gearbox oil leak from drive shaft area

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,808 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

advisory gearbox oil leak from drive shaft area

Pass 28 Jan 2017 108,271 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 108,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,299 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 104,298 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch heavy

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,159 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers starting to loeave streaks

Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers starting to loeave streaks

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,424 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,424 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,785 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2009 58,785 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,655 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 XJN is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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