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AP04 RAX

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,797 mi
Last recorded108,797 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 108,797 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 108,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,711 miles

Nearside inner sills starting to corrode

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,526 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 132,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 132,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 x Fronts. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 x Rears. (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle modified from standard.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,664 miles

front tyres worn low and on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2015 110,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,028 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,028 miles

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2013 94,489 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

o/s/r shocker damp

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,592 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front foglamp lens broken

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,581 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,394 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 RAX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RAX, 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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What year was AP04 RAX registered?

AP04 RAX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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