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AP04 BXL

2004 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,346 mi
Last recorded45,346 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 45,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR LIGHTS DIM WHEN INDICATORS OPERATED (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,422 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (Split) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 39,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (Split) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 37,316 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 34,789 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches across screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

The windscreen has a light scratch across wiper sweep

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,061 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen scratched

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,061 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen scratched

Fail 27 Apr 2012 26,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,157 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 23,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,072 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 22,072 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 18,331 miles

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

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,331 miles

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 2 May 2007 15,456 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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AP04 BXL is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP04 BXL, 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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AP04 BXL is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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