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AP04 RFF

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,266 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear beam axle [main bush has slight wear]

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2022 139,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,744 miles

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

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

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

no back seats fitted roll cage fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 123,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,859 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 97,601 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 90,984 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MARK ON FRONT WINDSCREEN

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,135 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,695 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,325 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 RFF is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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