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AJ54 NPC

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 111,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,077 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 106,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,334 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,334 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,365 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 89,365 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,273 miles

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box bracket bush deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,608 miles

brake fluid level becoming low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perishing and cracking up,becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern - possible bulb in wrong/insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid level becoming low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perishing and cracking up,becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre old/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and old/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and old/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount weak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,169 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,385 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 57,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s & n/s front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s & n/s front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,028 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 NPC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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