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AO04 VXL

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 100,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 92,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,059 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,035 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge cracked and perished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge cracked and perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,974 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,167 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,723 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 54,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,789 miles

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

cracks in both rear tyres

lower edge of screen damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,359 miles

offside front tyre cracking between treads

steel rim fitted on nearside front

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,144 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,143 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks in both front tyres

offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,121 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,121 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 30,610 miles

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

Rear 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 VXL is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VXL, 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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What year was AO04 VXL registered?

AO04 VXL is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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