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AR04 BYC

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,801 miles

Brake servo drum rusting

Little reserve travel on hand brake lever

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel rim light damage to outer edge

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat back does not work on catch but working on nearside

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

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

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

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

Rusting to rear axle and front and rear suspension components

Slight smoke from exhaust on first start up then cleared

Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,662 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2018 141,655 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 129,424 miles

Both front plastic wings split slightly not deemed sharp edges

Central seat belt clasp difficult to secure but does secure at time of test

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and worn very near limit

exhaust emission carbon monoxide levels only just inside allowed limits

Fail 18 Dec 2017 129,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front plastic wings split slightly not deemed sharp edges

Central seat belt clasp difficult to secure but does secure at time of test

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and worn very near limit

exhaust emission carbon monoxide levels only just inside allowed limits

Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,852 miles

front screen

Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,851 miles

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

front screen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,131 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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AR04 BYC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR04 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

AR04 BYC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 BYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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