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AJ04 XKN

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,995 mi
Last recorded79,995 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 79,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2mm - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,641 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 68,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 63,759 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

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

Rear exhaust box support rubber worn

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

both front headlight beam patterns weak

front wipers smearing

oil leak sump area

Fail 28 May 2016 63,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box support rubber worn

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

both front brake discs worn

both front headlight beam patterns weak

front wipers smearing

oil leak sump area

Pass 7 May 2015 58,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wipers smearing

rear exhaust box support rubber worn

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 7 May 2015 58,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wipers smearing

rear exhaust box support rubber worn

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs corroded

both front wipers smearing

rear exhaust box support mount worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs corroded

both front wipers smearing

rear exhaust box support mount worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 49,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,111 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,099 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,236 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,236 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,733 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing & slightly noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,014 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 XKN is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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