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AR04 FRC

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,563 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,020 miles

Offside Front quick release not working drivers seat

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,440 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper and fog light(not broken)

offside headlamp poor pattern

plastic trim rubbing rear tyres

Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper and fog light(not broken)

offside headlamp poor pattern

plastic trim rubbing rear tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 79,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,301 miles

both rear tyres getting low close to wear marks

Fail 18 Aug 2009 66,301 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres getting low close to wear marks

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,115 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 FRC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

AR04 FRC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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