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AJ04 XJZ

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,586 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 104,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 91,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,794 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on.

Both front wiper blades split/perishing.

Exhaust rear mounting perishing.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,794 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on.

Both front wiper blades split/perishing.

Exhaust rear mounting perishing.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,374 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,374 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,936 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,936 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 32,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 27,886 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 27,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 XJZ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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