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AJ54 NLA

2004 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,661 mi
Last recorded164,661 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 NLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 164,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 164,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 156,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weakened (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 62 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 May 2024 156,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weakened (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 62 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 152,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 146,981 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 139,121 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

slight corrosion to brake servo outer skin

Fail 12 Apr 2021 139,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

slight corrosion to brake servo outer skin

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on brake servo

Fail 4 Mar 2020 136,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dims when brake lights and side lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear fog light tell tale light dimly illuminates when brakes applied

slight corrosion on brake servo

Pass 7 Feb 2019 131,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts head lights effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,870 miles

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

headlamps in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2017 117,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,298 miles

rear wiper split slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2015 93,298 miles

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

coolant level on minimum

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,949 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 71,370 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,370 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,331 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,109 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,761 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 NLA is a 2004 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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