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AO04 XXU

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

antiroll bar deteriorating due to corrosion

bonnet secondary retaining devise faulty due to corrosion

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front wheel arch cover loose

rear wiper blade worn

servo deteriorating due to corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2024 65,001 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

antiroll bar deteriorating due to corrosion

bonnet secondary retaining devise faulty due to corrosion

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front wheel arch cover loose

rear wiper blade worn

servo deteriorating due to corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,001 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroding (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

brake servo excessively corroded

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 Jan 2023 63,001 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroding (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

brake servo excessively corroded

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,725 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

anti roll bar corroding deteriorating

brake servo corroded deteriorating

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 15 Feb 2022 60,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

anti roll bar corroding deteriorating

brake servo corroded deteriorating

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake servo unit deteriorating corrosion

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,312 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake servo unit deteriorating corrosion

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,653 miles

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

brake servo unit corroding away

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,653 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 / 65 r 14 82 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake servo unit corroding away

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,528 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,081 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 40,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,398 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 35,398 miles

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

wipers smear....

Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,942 miles

both front tyres close to limit....

both rear tyres perishing....

front inner brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection...

long hand brake lever travel..

n/s/f indicator faded...

Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly corroded and pitted.

tested wet.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 18,864 miles

see checklist 15295

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,101 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 XXU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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