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AP04 MVW

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

271,975 mi
Last recorded271,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 271,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 258,175 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 244,608 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 244,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 229,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 229,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 215,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 205,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 199,676 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 192,197 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 185,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 170,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,544 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2015 155,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 140,660 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 127,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 113,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre becoming low

Fail 25 May 2012 113,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre becoming low

Pass 20 May 2011 100,109 miles

Handbrake lever has lateral movement

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 21 May 2010 87,235 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to feel rough

Fail 21 May 2010 87,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

Front number plate becomming insecure

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to feel rough

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2009 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting becomming perished / split.

Fail 19 May 2009 70,573 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mounting becomming perished / split.

Pass 24 May 2008 54,465 miles

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak.

Rear exhaust mount becomming cracked.

Fail 24 May 2008 54,465 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak.

Rear exhaust mount becomming cracked.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,558 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 MVW is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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