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AP54 EBC

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,878 mi
Last recorded66,878 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,769 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,769 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,500 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,488 miles

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

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

offside headlamp cloudy

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 65,629 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 58,137 miles

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

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

Engine And Gear box Mounting Weak.

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,735 miles

power steering poor working

rear no plate started to defuse

Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,590 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

power steering poor working

rear no plate started to defuse

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,275 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION - O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN - N/S/F TRACK ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,275 miles

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

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION - O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN - N/S/F TRACK ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,020 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,020 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,802 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2008 23,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front wipers smearing

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 EBC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP54 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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