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AO04 AXV

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

64,514 mi
Last recorded64,514 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AXV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 64,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 64,512 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 55,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 55,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2023 47,218 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

noise from engine bay area

Fail 17 Nov 2023 47,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

noise from engine bay area

Pass 16 Dec 2022 42,750 miles

all exhaust rubbers worn/some missing

Fail 12 Dec 2022 42,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all exhaust rubbers worn/some missing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 35,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 30,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 26,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 25,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 25,783 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 24,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly perished

wipers split

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

front brakes will soon need attension

Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,203 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jul 2015 22,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,596 miles

rear tyres perish and have small cuts in tread

Fail 10 Mar 2014 21,596 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres badly perished

small cuts in all 4 tyre treads

Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,615 miles

accident damage to near side and off side of vehicle

can not see brake fluid level

Fail 1 Feb 2013 17,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

accident damage to near side and off side of vehicle

can not see brake fluid level

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,855 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 AXV is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AO04 AXV, 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 AXV is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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