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AP04 BXZ

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,188 mi
Last recorded123,188 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 123,188 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 123,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 110,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 101,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,141 miles

Bonnet safety catch stuck in open position

Fail 15 Apr 2011 83,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet safety catch stuck in open position

Pass 13 May 2010 73,148 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 15 May 2009 65,239 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 65,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 59,522 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 59,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 52,293 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in both sides front top mounts

Fail 10 May 2007 52,293 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in both sides front top mounts

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 BXZ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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