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AR04 BZH

2004 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,573 mi
Last recorded136,573 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BZH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 136,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,825 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber broken but secure

slight leak from sump plug

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber broken but secure

slight leak from sump plug

Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,440 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,636 miles

n/s/f track rod end very worn

o/s/f tyre worn on shallow grooves

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,527 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - MIL LIGHT ON DASH

ADVISE - N/S/F ABS RING CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,516 miles

n/s wiper split

rear silencer mounting perished

Fail 8 Nov 2010 63,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

air bag light on

n/s wiper split

rear silencer mounting perished

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 58,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,712 miles

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres lightly perished and unevenly worn

Bottom of brake booster servo unit very rusty

Exhaust system rusted

Nearside front service brake binding slightly

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 BZH is a 2004 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

AR04 BZH is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 BZH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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