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AR04 BZY

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,533 mi
Last recorded81,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,533 miles

Front reg plate damaged + deteriorated

headlight lenses dull affecting light output

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,991 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,192 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear exhaust mount split

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,012 miles

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Front reg plate damaged

engine oil level low

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 3 Aug 2023 73,012 miles

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,814 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges + outer wall deteriorated (perished)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,894 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,123 miles

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 5 Aug 2019 58,121 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights switched on (4.4.3 (b))

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 52,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,955 miles

Nearside wiper torn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested innoperative (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,522 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 36,515 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3-4 mm

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,180 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 BZY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AR04 BZY shows 27 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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