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AP53 VLU

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,631 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ? (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust repaired

Fail 4 Mar 2020 79,630 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ? (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,864 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front o/s & n/s headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,023 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front o/s & n/s headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,384 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s linkage bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pad depth not visible through wheels

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,902 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,527 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,641 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,870 miles

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

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 VLU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLU, 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 AP53 VLU registered?

AP53 VLU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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