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AP53 LCX

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LCX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak + level low

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak + level low

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,774 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Fail 16 Mar 2015 122,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre side wall marked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre side wall marked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,487 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 108,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 100,224 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,293 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight oil leak fom gearbox

Fail 9 Apr 2010 94,293 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight oil leak fom gearbox

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,049 miles

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

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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AP53 LCX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AP53 LCX, 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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AP53 LCX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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