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AR04 JNZ

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 JNZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front movement in front outer anti roll bar brackets (both sides)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 98,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,060 miles

Nearside Front seat removed at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2024 97,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seat removed at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly perished.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly perished.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,129 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,826 miles

Central Front clamp has slight blow due to corrosion, and cat flange half corroded away.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear small cut to tread no cords visible

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear slightly perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 56,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,988 miles

rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,084 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,632 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,847 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,449 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,569 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 JNZ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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