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AO04 VWC

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached BOTH bottom ball joint bolts have don't have lock nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fog light tell tale flashes when the brake is applied

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 91,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 88,510 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 88,510 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracks in side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,701 miles

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

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

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

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,653 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,959 miles

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

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

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

n/s front brake binds slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,361 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 68,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,941 miles

n/s front coil spring pigs tail fractured. (stays in place jacked)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,212 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,944 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,352 miles

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from outer casings

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Signs of heat being applied to offside track rod end

Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs rusted, scored and discoloured

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from outer casings

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Signs of heat being applied to offside track rod end

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,828 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,985 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 VWC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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