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AJ54 DXL

2004 Renault Clio

Orange Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,749 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet stay clip missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible fuel leak at fuel tank area

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,473 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,069 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,803 miles

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

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres low tread and cracks

Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,803 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres low tread and cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,087 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,750 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 DXL is a 2004 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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