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AO04 VXC

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,463 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,463 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside inner to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,744 miles

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

nearside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal

Fail 17 Apr 2017 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NOT IMAGEING CORRECTLY (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NOT IMAGEING CORRECTLY (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT ABS PICK UP RINGS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE BOTH FRONT ANTIE ROLL BAR DROP PINS BUSHS ARE PERISHED AND SPLITING

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AND PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AND OITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,876 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,875 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,823 miles

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

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

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

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

serv / managment light on

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

serv / managment light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,708 miles

both front headlamp lenses faded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front headlamp lenses faded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,263 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,263 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,364 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,364 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 19,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,922 miles

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

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 VXC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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