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AR04 EBK

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,271 mi
Last recorded110,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 110,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 92,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,839 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber worn

Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,839 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber worn

Pass 28 May 2015 86,892 miles

brake servo unit has corrosion

rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 27 May 2015 86,892 miles

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

brake servo unit has corrosion

hand brake lever travel high

rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,920 miles

brake servo has corrosion

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 7 Jun 2014 83,920 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

brake servo has corrosion

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 30 May 2013 81,049 miles

brake servo corroded

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber worn

Fail 30 May 2013 81,049 miles

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

brake servo corroded

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,557 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 69,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 69,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,343 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,520 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 EBK is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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