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AP04 PLF

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,209 mi
Last recorded93,209 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,209 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Sensor wiring (1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,926 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust box mounting deterioration

Fail 12 Jul 2017 86,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust box mounting deterioration

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,319 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

head lamp aims dim

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

head lamp aims dim

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,727 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,916 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolant level low

rear axle bushes starting to debond

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolant level low

rear axle bushes starting to debond

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,827 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 34,991 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 34,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,753 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,215 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 PLF is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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