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AK04 XLG

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,109 miles

offside front tyre cracked in tread area not deep enough to reach ply

Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre cracked in tread area not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,466 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,438 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,827 miles

O/S/F tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,827 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,287 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 35,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,676 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both tailgate struts broken

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

free play in hand brake

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,599 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,568 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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AK04 XLG is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AK04 XLG, 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 AK04 XLG registered?

AK04 XLG is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AK04 XLG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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