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AR04 ODG

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ODG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,819 miles

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,939 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

small mark in centre of screen

Fail 29 Sep 2015 86,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

small mark in centre of screen

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,054 miles

bonnet release not returning

n/s front tyre side wall outer protection bead slight wear

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet release not returning

n/s front tyre side wall outer protection bead slight wear

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

evidence of exhaust leaks.

exhaust sounds louder than a standard system.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axels.

rear exhaust rubber mounting shows extensive deterioration and is not fully supporting the system.

sunvisor strip is stuck to the top edge of the front screen encroaching into the swept areas including zone "a" by more than the allowed maximum limits but do not effect the drivers view through it.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,641 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

evidence of exhaust leaks.

exhaust sounds louder than a standard system.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axels.

rear exhaust rubber mounting shows extensive deterioration and is not fully supporting the system.

sunvisor strip is stuck to the top edge of the front screen encroaching into the swept areas including zone "a" by more than the allowed maximum limits but do not effect the drivers view through it.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,252 miles

exhaust corroding

front shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

front tyres feathering on edges

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread area

Fail 24 Nov 2011 47,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped corroded and showing distortion on inner contact areas

front brake performance uneven and showing distortion

front shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

front tyres feathering on edges

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,389 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 6 Mar 2010 32,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,517 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 27,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 19,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ODG is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

AR04 ODG is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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