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AR04 HRG

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,879 mi
Last recorded27,879 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 27,879 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,941 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 17,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front,rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Sep 2022 16,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2020 14,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2017 14,486 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 19 Dec 2017 14,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,403 miles

all tyre badly perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 14,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,665 miles

Outer side walls badly perished and splitting on all tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2014 11,008 miles

all tyres have perrished sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2013 9,544 miles

N/S/F and both rear tyres are all slightly perished on the outer face's

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 9,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F and both rear tyres are all slightly perished on the outer face's

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,880 miles

all tyres perrishd

Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 5,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 3,125 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 HRG is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 HRG registered?

AR04 HRG is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is AR04 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 HRG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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