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AO04 HTE

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,962 mi
Last recorded59,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,962 miles

Offside front brake slight binding when rotated by hand

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside front brake slight binding when rotated by hand

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,382 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs showing deterioration

Fail 19 Jan 2018 56,381 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,037 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 52,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both rear and offside front tyre showing slight perishing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,874 miles

Front and rear tyres showing slight perishing. Nearside front wearing on outer edge.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 49,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front and rear tyres showing slight perishing. Nearside front wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,450 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector showing deterioration,with lamp output slightly impared.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,450 miles

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

Nearside headlamp reflector showing deterioration,with lamp output slightly impared.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,051 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector showing deterioration and lamp output slightly impared.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,051 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp reflector showing deterioration and lamp output slightly impared.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,090 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector showing deterioration,and headlamp output slightly impared

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

Rear brake application just within tolerances

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,150 miles

Front brake imbalance 20%

Fail 20 Jan 2012 40,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,353 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 HTE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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