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AJ54 CXL

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubbers breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn to cords 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working no washer fluid toped up prs (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 29 May 2020 105,522 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn in outer edge . 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

o,s,r seat belt not tested due to seat being down

Fail 29 May 2020 105,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn in outer edge . 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

o,s,r seat belt not tested due to seat being down

Pass 29 May 2019 101,350 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 96,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very strong advise whole underside of engine and gearbox is wet with oil multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 96,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive very strong advise whole underside of engine and gearbox is wet with oil multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,135 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt machanism

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt machanism

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,884 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,484 miles

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

cracking in both front tyres

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,661 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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,385 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,237 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,705 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 35,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,066 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 CXL is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CXL, 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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What year was AJ54 CXL registered?

AJ54 CXL is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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