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AR04 AXW

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 65,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion to front disc inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,771 miles

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

slight corrosion to front disc inner faces

Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,739 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,948 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 48,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,833 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,530 miles

crack in n/s/r light lens

front discs worn

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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AR04 AXW is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AR04 AXW, 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 AR04 AXW registered?

AR04 AXW is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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