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AJ53 VTX

2004 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,840 mi
Last recorded105,840 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,840 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 98,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,420 miles

all 4 tyres worn low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,420 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,560 miles

headlamp lenses tarnishing

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre worn low and perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,597 miles

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

headlamp lenses tarnishing

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre worn low and perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,117 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,112 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,293 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,950 miles

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

chip to screen

hand brake travel

scratches to screen

Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,950 miles

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 Rear 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

chip to screen

hand brake travel

scratches to screen

Pass 2 May 2008 69,420 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN

CHIPS TO SCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR PLATE DISCOLOURING

Pass 1 May 2007 63,867 miles

chip to screen †o/s/f and n/s/f disks corroding and worn

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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AJ53 VTX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ53 VTX, 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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AJ53 VTX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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