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AK54 TLX

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,055 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside mirror cap missing

rear exhaust box rubber mount damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2016 137,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside mirror cap missing

rear exhaust box rubber mount damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,108 miles

both inner rack ball joints slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2015 133,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

both inner rack ball joints slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to offside outer sill panel

high level stop light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2014 119,492 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to offside outer sill panel

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front wipers incorrect size

Fail 2 Sep 2013 102,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front wipers incorrect size

Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,794 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid resevoir too dirty to see level....low level lamp not on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,794 miles

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

brake fluid resevoir too dirty to see level....low level lamp not on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,633 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch liner evidence of contact

registration plate lamp dim

Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch liner evidence of contact

registration plate lamp dim

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,768 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,277 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 29,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AK54 TLX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AK54 TLX, 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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AK54 TLX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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