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AP54 DZE

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DZE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 159,654 miles

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

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 158,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 157,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 157,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,700 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 156,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 155,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,049 miles

Front Corrosion to o/s & n/s suspension parts springs etc

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing towards outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated

drivers seat can not be tilted forward

Fail 6 Oct 2020 154,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Corrosion to o/s & n/s suspension parts springs etc

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing towards outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

drivers seat can not be tilted forward

Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear across to offside brake pipe corroded in places.

Rear silencer box support mounting rubber braking ,should replace.

driver side chip on windscreen , should repair.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,411 miles

Rear brake pipe along beam axel corroded in x2 places should replace.

Rear silencer rubber support mounting braking, should replace.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage top and bottom bush cracking ,should replace.

bothside front brake discs inner face pitted worn and poor condition ,should replace.

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, aim and pattern not defined, should clean or replace marginal pass.

chip on screen within m o t limit.

number plate light dim, should replace.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,559 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulders badly worn ,should replace.

Offside Front brake pipe to hose corroded, should replace.

Offside Front track rod end/ inner rod ball joints small amount of play.

Offside Rear brake pipe along beam axel ,within clip holder corroded, should replace.

Rear silencer box rubber support mounting braking, should replace.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage bush badly worn and braking, marginal pass, should replace.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 144,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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 28 Oct 2016 144,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,317 miles

Nearside nearside rear coil spring badly corroded.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage bush worn ,and play.

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished,light,s output reduced,should clean.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

brake pedal vibrates when apply brakes on movement

Fail 23 Oct 2014 136,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

brake pedal vibrates when apply brakes on movement

Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 133,765 miles

Nearside Front 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)

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,681 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 111,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,350 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,501 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,363 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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AP54 DZE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AP54 DZE, 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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AP54 DZE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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