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AO04 FWS

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack clicking inside

Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,943 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough mc pherson strut upper pivot tight (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack clicking inside

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wishbone inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wishbone inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,256 miles

Grease around Nearside driveshaft gaiter

Headlights starting to discolour

Offside rear light damaged

Play in front top suspension mounts

Rear road springs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,246 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Grease around Nearside driveshaft gaiter

Headlights starting to discolour

Offside rear light damaged

Play in front top suspension mounts

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,130 miles

Grease around Nearside driveshaft gaiter

Headlights starting to discolour

Offside rear light damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,098 miles

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

Grease around Nearside driveshaft gaiter

Headlights starting to discolour

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Offside rear light damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,883 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f ABS reluctor ring on c.v joint fractured

Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,595 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f ABS reluctor ring on c.v joint fractured

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,037 miles

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt stork, button sticks

nearside rear tyre perished and outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2011 56,035 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt stork, button sticks

nearside rear tyre perished and outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,705 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 46,705 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 40,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 33,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 33,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 FWS is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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