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AO04 HVN

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,431 miles

Aux drive belt in very poor condition - cracked and chunks missing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower engine mount (dog bone) very worn

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

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

Nearside Front Spare (steel) wheel fitted, same profile tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 116,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Aux drive belt in very poor condition - cracked and chunks missing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower engine mount (dog bone) very worn

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

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

Nearside Front Spare (steel) wheel fitted, same profile tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,781 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 112,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,910 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

air bag light on

both front cv gaitor clips insecure (secondary)

middle box and back box rubbers deteriorated

slight damage to n/s sill

Fail 27 Nov 2012 85,691 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

air bag light on

both front cv gaitor clips insecure (secondary)

middle box and back box rubbers deteriorated

slight damage to n/s sill

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,725 miles

radiator & plastic cover broken

Fail 28 Nov 2011 76,725 miles

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

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

radiator & plastic cover broken

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,631 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,544 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,544 miles

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,650 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,404 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 HVN is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVN, 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 HVN is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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