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AO04 AXC

2004 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AXC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 126,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts have a lot of movement

Fail 28 May 2019 126,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front top strut mounts have a lot of movement

Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,017 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 125,000 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light has interaction with indicator and stop lamp (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,442 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 120,417 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 119,066 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 119,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 117,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 116,290 miles

Oil leak

offside front check strap faulty

Fail 10 Mar 2012 116,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front check strap faulty

Pass 12 Mar 2011 109,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,671 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 86,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 86,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,911 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 71,911 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,393 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 AXC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AXC, 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 AO04 AXC registered?

AO04 AXC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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