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AR04 CSU

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,089 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 115,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front foglamp insecure.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,155 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 109,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,811 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,811 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,898 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,175 miles

chip in b zone,chip just outside a zone,srafch on outer screen

nsf drag link rubber worn,but secure

nsr wheel bearing light hum

rear exhaust mount rubber split,but supported

Fail 21 Dec 2011 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in b zone,chip just outside a zone,srafch on outer screen

nsf drag link rubber worn,but secure

nsr wheel bearing light hum

rear exhaust mount rubber split,but supported

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,709 miles

both front fog lights have broken glass

front screen chipped

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lights have broken glass

front screen chipped

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,650 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn

screen chipped o/s/f

slight gear oil leak from n/s/f inner cv gater

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,687 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,899 miles

both front wipers in poor order

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 CSU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

AR04 CSU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is AR04 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CSU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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