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AO04 VWU

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,242 mi
Last recorded87,242 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,242 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 69,108 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,203 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,626 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,626 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,728 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 17,246 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

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 VWU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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