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AO04 XZU

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,401 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle front mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

catalytic converter rattling

secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,178 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear lower starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose downpipe bracket rusted and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer mounting split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses getting deteriorated

fanbelt perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 May 2018 96,699 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides - recommended rectification. (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - also has edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 96,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Does not lock in. (5.2.5a)

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides - recommended rectification. (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - also has edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 90,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,735 miles

Front pads wearing down

Front tyres wearing

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 85,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front pads wearing down

Front tyres wearing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,218 miles

Rear silencer rubber worn

Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer rubber worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,345 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,345 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,866 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,866 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,253 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Rear axle bushes starting to unbond.

Pass 14 May 2007 25,935 miles

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

Nearside 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 XZU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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