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AR04 BZA

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,451 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 110,422 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front+offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 105,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front+offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,671 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,927 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 64,927 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,883 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,655 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,654 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,531 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,531 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,807 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 BZA is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BZA, 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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AR04 BZA is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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