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AP53 VRE

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,647 mi
Last recorded107,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2018 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,395 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 78,239 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 744,058 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,351 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,998 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,107 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 47,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,258 miles

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

rear wiper blade

Pass 14 May 2007 20,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,261 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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AP53 VRE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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