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AO04 HUV

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,132 mi
Last recorded94,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 94,132 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 93,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front exhaust clamp bolt very thin due to corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,311 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,010 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,864 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre exhaust clamp corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust rubber cracked

sump rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre exhaust clamp corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust rubber cracked

sump rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,310 miles

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

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

airbag light

centre exhaust clamp corroded

sump rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2012 66,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011

n/s/f headlamp bean glued

slight play in inner rack ball joints

Fail 20 Aug 2011

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp bean glued

slight play in inner rack ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,618 miles

air bay light on

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,472 miles

front discs rusting

front tyres wearing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,868 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,868 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

handbrake travel

Pass 12 May 2007 26,530 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 HUV is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HUV, 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 HUV is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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