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AO04 XYC

2004 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,599 mi
Last recorded104,599 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 98,826 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 85,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 59,697 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated,but meeting test criteria.Replacement strongly advised as function will be impared in wet conditions;considered dangerous

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar link pin rubber bushing deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 59,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front suspension anti-roll bar link pins rubber bushings perished

Front brake discs deteriorated,but meeting test criteria.Replacement strongly advised as function will be impared in wet conditions;considered dangerous

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,027 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

Front brake discs showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

Front brake discs showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 5 May 2010 44,650 miles

Front indicator bulbs slightly reduced output,but meeting test criteria

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

Offside front brake disc inner face showing slight deterioration

Wiper blades showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria;replacement advised

Fail 5 May 2010 44,650 miles

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

Front indicator bulbs slightly reduced output,but meeting test criteria

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

Offside front brake disc inner face showing slight deterioration

Wiper blades showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria;replacement advised

Pass 5 May 2009 39,501 miles

inner faces of front brake discs showing slight deterioration

Fail 1 May 2009 39,493 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

inner faces of front brake discs showing slight deterioration

Pass 2 May 2008 32,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,482 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres getting low.

Front disks and pads getting low

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 XYC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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