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AR04 BYD

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,494 mi
Last recorded65,494 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,425 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 63,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,699 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 577,654 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 577,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,997 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,435 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 47,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,106 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,397 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,350 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,641 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,641 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,786 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 BYD is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

AR04 BYD is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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