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AP04 MVZ

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 121,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 117,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake is hanging on

Pass 20 May 2023 109,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 109,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 102,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,170 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 67,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear box mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,182 miles

front brake discs becoming rusty/lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,008 miles

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

o/s/f tyre becoming low on edge

Pass 28 May 2011 46,073 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 46,073 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 38,749 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

O/S/R Wheel bearing becomming noisy

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,749 miles

O/S/R Wheel bearing becomming noisy

Pass 21 May 2009 33,482 miles

Rear exhaust mounting becomming perished / split.

Fail 21 May 2009 33,482 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting becomming perished / split.

Pass 31 May 2008 27,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,259 miles

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

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 MVZ 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 76.9%.

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

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