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AO04 ZYE

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

182,350 mi
Last recorded182,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZYE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 182,350 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 182,346 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 176,835 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 176,835 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp does not face the front (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 173,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock have oil on leg (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 165,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 165,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 159,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,479 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 149,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,189 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear coil spring broken but correctly located

Fail 24 Aug 2012 124,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear coil spring broken but correctly located

Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,823 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,815 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,030 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 100,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 91,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,971 miles

both rear and o/side front tyre cracked and perished.

dipstick tube broken

enginr cover loose

front brake pads getting low and discs ridged.

play in both front shock absorbers

slight deformation in n/side rear tyre.

slight play in o/side inner rack joint.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear and o/side front tyre cracked and perished.

dipstick tube broken

enginr cover loose

front brake pads getting low and discs ridged.

front tyres mixed.

play in both front shock absorbers

slight deformation in n/side rear tyre.

slight play in o/side inner rack joint.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,391 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 ZYE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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