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AP54 HLX

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,382 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,381 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,477 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,001 miles

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,987 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,259 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2013 68,231 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jan 2011 55,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 52,552 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,920 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 HLX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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