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AR04 CTF

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,810 mi
Last recorded111,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,810 miles

Both front headlights, upper deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

'serv' light on

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine running rough

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,694 miles

ABS light comes on when driven!

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorating! (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front ABS reluctor ring corroded/split!

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test object & sticker ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

serv light on!

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/f roll bar link bushes split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,888 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,503 miles

offside front tyre wearing low and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

offside rear tyre wearing low and perished

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2015 86,503 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

offside front tyre wearing low and perished

offside rear tyre wearing low and perished

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,722 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,552 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn, scored.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,807 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 15,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CTF is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CTF, 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 CTF is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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