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AJ54 NME

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 118,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,155 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn heavily on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,155 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not fully touching the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near and Offside barely hit the screen/weak (3.5 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn heavily on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,247 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on the inner shoulders

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2017 107,247 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on the inner shoulders

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x21"standard (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

SERV light showing a fault

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

item removed prior to test

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near and offside (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near and offside (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

SERV light showing a fault

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

item removed prior to test

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,432 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,251 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,412 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,208 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 44,204 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,916 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,188 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 NME is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 NME, 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 NME is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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