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AO04 AWM

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AWM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure top of cap broken (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust box missing/mount broken at rear (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Has led conversions so no out put on both head lights (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored as pads worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Car not fit for road use!!!

Ecu light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Off side front drive shaft inner boot leaking grease

Top of near side head lamp deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,483 miles

Battery tied in

Exhaust front flexy deteriated

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

Off side front inner cv boot leaking grease

Rear exhaust mount unbonded

Suspension been lowered

Fail 18 Mar 2015 99,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery tied in

Exhaust front flexy deteriated

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

Off side front inner cv boot leaking grease

Off side rear hand brake cable broken

Rear exhaust mount unbonded

Suspension been lowered

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

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

Non standard springs fitted to front and rear

Rear exhaust mount unbonded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Front tyre worn on edges

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

Non standard springs fitted to front and rear

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

Rear exhaust mount unbonded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,614 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front spring top coil missing but not dislocating

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside front abs exciter ring cracked but MIL not indicating a fault

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,656 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside front abs exciter ring cracked but MIL not indicating a fault

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,060 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,402 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,851 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,662 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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AO04 AWM is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AO04 AWM, 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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AO04 AWM is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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