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AP04 BXU

2004 Renault Clio

Orange Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,465 mi
Last recorded179,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 179,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 179,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 169,013 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 156,766 miles

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

bonnet stay, clip missing.

possible high level brake light not working?

Fail 7 Apr 2014 156,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay, clip missing.

light on dash on

possible high level brake light not working?

Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,694 miles

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

light on dash on

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 140,693 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

light on dash on

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 21 Apr 2012 126,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 126,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 114,067 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

crack in screen but not in swept areas

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,067 miles

crack in screen but not in swept areas

Pass 26 Apr 2010 100,262 miles

Auxillary belt noisy

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front sidelight dim

Offside front fog light lens cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Recommend grease brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2010 100,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Auxillary belt noisy

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front sidelight dim

Offside front fog light lens cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 80,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,815 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,795 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 BXU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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