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AJ54 CWY

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,859 mi
Last recorded143,859 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,859 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 143,856 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure bolts to floor loose (3.1.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,281 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lights (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre split around tread

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,202 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lights (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre split around tread

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,045 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 139,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,637 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 131,637 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 123,274 miles

MIL light on

airbag light on

both front ABS exciter rings cracked but secured on hub by rust

both rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2012 122,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,484 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 100,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,362 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,362 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,761 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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AJ54 CWY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AJ54 CWY, 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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AJ54 CWY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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